(transitive, idiomatic, informal) To approve; to permit to proceed.
The United Kingdom (UK) is reportedly waiting for US approval before greenlighting Ukrainian forces to use UK-provided Storm Shadow missiles for long-range strikes against military targets in Russia.
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(transitive, slang, idiomatic) To approve or requisition the harming or death of; to put a hit out on.
The United Kingdom (UK) is reportedly waiting for US approval before greenlighting Ukrainian forces to use UK-provided Storm Shadow missiles for long-range strikes against military targets in Russia.
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