verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To deny, reject, or disapprove; to prohibit from proceeding. transitive
2. 2
   To stop or cancel. transitive

Synonyms

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denydenydisapproveforbidgive the red lightprohibit

Antonyms

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greenlight

Etymology

From red light.

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