The term 'give the green light' is a phrase used to indicate approval or permission to proceed with an action. It can be broken down into five words, each of which is represented by a crossword solution: LET (3 letters), ALLOW (5 letters), ASSENT (6 letters), OKAY (4 letters), and SAYOK (5 letters). LET means to permit or ALLOW, ALLOW means to grant permission, ASSENT means to agree or concur, OKAY means acceptable or satisfactory, and SAYOK means to give approval. Together, these words indicate that someone has given permission or approval to proceed with an action.