"green time" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: green times [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-|+}} green time (usually uncountable, plural green times)
  1. (road transport) The duration during which a green light is displayed, allowing vehicles to proceed through an intersection. Tags: uncountable, usually
    Sense id: en-green_time-en-noun-apLspObQ Categories (other): Road transport, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 52 48 Topics: road, transport
  2. (uncommon) The amount of time spent in nature or outdoor activities. Tags: uncommon, uncountable, usually
    Sense id: en-green_time-en-noun-nVkWuizK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 52 48 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 42 58 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 35 65

Inflected forms

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