green light

idiomatic slang

A traffic light in its green state (indicating that vehicles may proceed). / (idiomatic) Approval, or permission to proceed.

Japanese Meaning

信号機の緑色の状態（車両が進んでよい状態） / （比喩的に）承認、または進行許可

When the green light turned on, the cars drove through the intersection.

青信号が点灯すると、車は交差点を通り抜けた。

Sense（1）

A traffic light in its green state (indicating that vehicles may proceed).

The drive home was much faster than usual; somehow we managed to hit every green light.

Sense（2）

(idiomatic) Approval, or permission to proceed.

We have a green light on the project. Work starts today.

Sense（3）

(slang) A go-ahead to commit a crime, specifically to carry out a hit on someone (i.e. to kill).

Yo man, I heard someone had put a green light out on you, so watch your back.

green lights

（ plural ）