trafficlightrule
nounUK /ˈtræfɪk laɪt ruːl/
US /ˈtræfɪk laɪt ruːl/
A rule that tells you when to stop and when to go, just like a traffic light.
Our teacher uses the trafficlightrule to keep us quiet during reading time.
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2. A decision-making method that sorts ideas into red, yellow, and green groups.
The team used the trafficlightrule to mark which tasks were urgent, pending, or done.
3. A behavior guideline where red means stop, yellow means wait, and green means go.
At the pool, the trafficlightrule tells swimmers when it is safe to jump in.
4. A simple way to check if something is allowed, needs caution, or is fine to proceed.
Before sharing a file, apply the trafficlightrule to check if it is safe.