red light

red light
1. a red lamp, used as a traffic signal to mean "stop."
2. an order or directive to halt an action, project, etc.: There's a red light on all unnecessary expenses.
3. a children's running game in which players must stop when "Red light!" is called.
4. a signal of danger; warning.
[1840-50]

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