far-offgreenlight
nounUK /ˌfɑːr ɒf ˈɡriːnlaɪt/
US /ˌfɑːr ɔːf ˈɡriːnlaɪt/
A far-off green light is a green light that is very far away.
From the hill, we could see a far-off greenlight blinking across the bay.
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2. A sign that something far away is ready or allowed to go.
The captain waited for the far-offgreenlight before steering the ship home.
3. A tiny green dot of light seen far in the distance at night.
She spotted a far-offgreenlight twinkling beyond the trees.
4. A hopeful signal that seems very far away but still guides you.
His dream felt like a far-offgreenlight he kept walking toward.