Wave aside
verb
To dismiss or reject something or someone as not important.
He just waved aside all my concerns about the project.
Often appears as...
- wave aside concerns
- wave aside objections
verb
To physically move someone or something out of the way by using a motion with your hand.
She waved the waiter aside and continued her conversation.
Often appears as...
- wave someone aside
- wave something aside
verb
To dismiss or reject something or someone as not important.
He just waved aside all my concerns about the project.
Often appears as...
- wave aside concerns
- wave aside objections
verb
To physically move someone or something out of the way by using a motion with your hand.
She waved the waiter aside and continued her conversation.
Often appears as...
- wave someone aside
- wave something aside
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Not Taking Seriously
Used when someone does not consider something with the seriousness it might deserve.
She just waved aside the rumor as if it meant nothing.
Pro Tip 2/3Indicating Irritation
May show annoyance or impatience towards something someone brings up.
He waved aside the interruption, clearly irritated.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Conversation
Often used in casual or informal discussions rather than formal ones.
In the team meeting, her ideas were waved aside.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Taking Seriously
Used when someone does not consider something with the seriousness it might deserve.
She just waved aside the rumor as if it meant nothing.
Pro Tip 2/3Indicating Irritation
May show annoyance or impatience towards something someone brings up.
He waved aside the interruption, clearly irritated.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Conversation
Often used in casual or informal discussions rather than formal ones.
In the team meeting, her ideas were waved aside.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Taking Seriously
Used when someone does not consider something with the seriousness it might deserve.
She just waved aside the rumor as if it meant nothing.
Pro Tip 2/3Indicating Irritation
May show annoyance or impatience towards something someone brings up.
He waved aside the interruption, clearly irritated.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Conversation
Often used in casual or informal discussions rather than formal ones.
In the team meeting, her ideas were waved aside.
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