redlight

verb — 2 senses

redlight

verb

Etymology From red light.

1

To deny, reject, or disapprove; to prohibit from proceeding.

2

To stop or cancel.

Synonyms
deny, disapprove, forbid, give the red light, prohibit
Antonyms
greenlight

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