Wave down

verb

To signal with your hand or something in your hand for a vehicle to stop or someone to notice you.

He tried to wave down a taxi.
Visual representation of "wave down" - To signal with your hand or something in your hand for a vehicle to stop or someone to notice you.

Often appears as...

  • wave down a taxi
  • wave down a bus
verb

To signal with your hand or something in your hand for a vehicle to stop or someone to notice you.

He tried to wave down a taxi.
Visual representation of "wave down" - To signal with your hand or something in your hand for a vehicle to stop or someone to notice you.

Often appears as...

  • wave down a taxi
  • wave down a bus
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Visual representation of "wave down"
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Visibility Matters

Use this phrase when you need to be seen by someone in a vehicle, especially in urgent situations.

Illustration for Visibility Matters
She had to wave down the ambulance from the side of the road.
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Physical Movement

The phrase involves a physical gesture of moving your arm, often energetically, to catch attention.

Illustration for Physical Movement
In a crowded street, he had to energetically wave down a cab to be noticed.
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Seeking Assistance

It's commonly used to describe an attempt to get help when you're stranded or in need.

Illustration for Seeking Assistance
Stranded after the hike, they waved down a passing car for a lift.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Visibility Matters

Use this phrase when you need to be seen by someone in a vehicle, especially in urgent situations.

Illustration for Visibility Matters
She had to wave down the ambulance from the side of the road.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical Movement

The phrase involves a physical gesture of moving your arm, often energetically, to catch attention.

Illustration for Physical Movement
In a crowded street, he had to energetically wave down a cab to be noticed.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Seeking Assistance

It's commonly used to describe an attempt to get help when you're stranded or in need.

Illustration for Seeking Assistance
Stranded after the hike, they waved down a passing car for a lift.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Visibility Matters

Use this phrase when you need to be seen by someone in a vehicle, especially in urgent situations.

Illustration for Visibility Matters
She had to wave down the ambulance from the side of the road.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical Movement

The phrase involves a physical gesture of moving your arm, often energetically, to catch attention.

Illustration for Physical Movement
In a crowded street, he had to energetically wave down a cab to be noticed.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Seeking Assistance

It's commonly used to describe an attempt to get help when you're stranded or in need.

Illustration for Seeking Assistance
Stranded after the hike, they waved down a passing car for a lift.
Visual representation of the word "Wave down"

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