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Definition of redlight

redlight

/ˈrɛdˌlaɪt/
red · light
Plural:redlights
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Past Simple:redlighted
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Past Participle:redlighted
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Present Participle:redlighting
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redlight Lexical Profile

redlight Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To cancel, reject, or refuse permission to proceed with a project, proposal, or production.

Example

"The studio executives decided to redlight the film after the budget doubled."

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• noun

1

A red traffic signal instructing vehicles or pedestrians to stop, or a figurative command to halt an activity.

Example

"The driver braked abruptly upon noticing the redlight at the busy intersection."

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Word Nuance & Usage

As a noun referring to a traffic signal, the open two-word form 'red light' is standard, whereas the closed compound 'redlight' (or hyphenated 'red-light') is primarily used as a verb in business and entertainment contexts.

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• Nearby Words

redistrict
redistricting
redivide
redlight
redline
redlining
redman

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Redlight. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/redlight
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