sinal de partida
1. A sign, gesture, or instruction indicating that someone has permission or clearance to proceed with an action or plan
We were waiting for the go signal from the manager before starting the project.
Estávamos esperando pelo sinal de partida do gerente antes de iniciar o projeto.
2. In traffic, a green light or signal indicating vehicles may proceed
The driver accelerated after receiving the go signal at the intersection.
O motorista acelerou após receber o sinal de partida no cruzamento.
3. Authorization or approval to begin an activity, operation, or event
The coach gave the go signal for the team to take the field.
O técnico deu o sinal de partida para o time entrar em campo.
In American English, 'go signal' is commonly used in business, sports, and traffic contexts to indicate permission or authorization to proceed. In Brazil, 'sinal de partida' is the standard term, though 'luz verde' (green light) is also frequently used metaphorically in corporate and informal settings. The phrase is particularly prominent in military, aviation, and project management terminology.
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