How to Pronounce "green light"
expression
ˈɡɹin/ /ˈɫaɪt
GREEN-lite
ɡɹˈiːn/ /lˈaɪt
green-LITE
Definition
The expression 'green light' refers to official permission to start something or a signal to go ahead, often used literally for traffic and figuratively for permission.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹin/ /ˈɫaɪt
British English
ɡɹˈiːn/ /lˈaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GREEN-lite
UK
green-LITE
Listen in Context
The light turned green light, and the cars started moving.
We got the green light to start the project.
She waited for the green light before crossing the street.
We can't announce anything until the boss gives us the green light.