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green light meaning in Tamil

பச்சைவிளக்கு paccaiviḷakku

green light in Tamil: பச்சைவிளக்கு (paccaiviḷakku). In English, green light means a traffic light in its green state (indicating that vehicles may proceed).

Tamil words for green light

green traffic light
பச்சைவிளக்கு paccaiviḷakku

English meaning of green light

  1. noun A traffic light in its green state (indicating that vehicles may proceed).
  2. noun Approval, or permission to proceed.
  3. noun A go-ahead to commit a crime, specifically to carry out a hit on someone (i.e. to kill).

Full definition of green light

green light in a sentence

  • The drive home was much faster than usual; somehow we managed to hit every green light.
  • We have a green light on the project. Work starts today.
  • Yo man, I heard someone had put a green light out on you, so watch your back.

Synonyms of green light

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Questions about green light in Tamil

What is the meaning of green light in Tamil?
Green light in Tamil is பச்சைவிளக்கு (paccaiviḷakku).
green light என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Green light: பச்சைவிளக்கு (paccaiviḷakku).
What does green light mean in English?
Green light means a traffic light in its green state (indicating that vehicles may proceed).

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