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Definition 2024


yellow_light

yellow light

English

Noun

yellow light (plural yellow lights)

  1. A traffic light, between the green light and the red light, indicating that vehicles may proceed with caution.
  2. (idiomatic) Limited approval or permission to proceed.

Usage notes

  • In the UK, this light means that vehicles must stop unless it is unsafe to do so.

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