Question

in_the_loop_262 to receive or grant permission to proceed Synonym: get/give (someone) the green light

Accepted Answer

GET/GIVE THE GO-AHEAD The planning stage of the project was complete and we got the go-ahead to start construction.The staff got the go-ahead from their boss to organize a birthday party for their colleague.

Id	in_the_loop_262
Idiom	GET/GIVE THE GO-AHEAD
Definition	to receive or grant permission to proceed
Examples	The planning stage of the project was complete and we got the go-ahead to start construction. The staff got the go-ahead from their boss to organize a birthday party for their colleague.
Cross-Refs	Synonym: get/give (someone) the green light

Go Ahead Get/Give Loop Receive Grant Permission Proceed Planning