a tactic in flirting, to give the go-ahead for the other person to ask you out via non-verbal cues.
He's come into my work every day this week. I've let him know I'm available and let him know through my across-the-room-staredowns that he's got the green light.
by shilojean May 12, 2006
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When someone gives you the "Go ahead"
I didn't know if she wanted to leave with me, but she gave me the green light to go ahead and ask.
by Mac Linton July 16, 2005
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The usually-unconscious act of turning the object of one's romantic desires into a representation of some sort of ideal - a metaphorical "green light" shining across a bay. Often taken to the point where even if one were to successfully court that person, it would be unsatisfying as they would be humanly incapable of living up to the dreamlike figure they'd been built into.
A: Why won't Jay just talk to her if he likes her so much?

B: He's been totally green-lighting her. Even if he manages it, she's not the person he wants to think she is.
by Jordan Not-Baker February 19, 2013
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When someone uses a green laser to shine at someone else’s face to distract or inconvenience them from what they are doing.
During the playoff match between Senegal and Egypt, angry Senegalese fans were caught to green-light Mohammedan player, Mohamed Salah, besides throwing glass and rocks at the Egyptian team.
by Covido March 30, 2022
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To approach victim at a red light in a car then as soon as it turns green shoot to kill.

also see drive by
That bitch been makin threats for the past three years shes lucky I called off my hommies cause she would of been green lighted.
by Jenée November 11, 2004
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1. to approve something

2. permission to do something
(from the green traffic light indicating that vehicles may proceed)
Give him the green-light to post the video.
by The Return of Light Joker November 25, 2007
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A) Parental approval of your significant other and/or permission to get married

B) right to get high or wasted in public and do other retargerous activities
If you're under 25 please get a green light especially for def a).
by Sexydimma December 30, 2022
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