Wave off
verb
To signal someone not to do something, often using your hands.
The airport officials waved off the plane from landing due to bad weather.
Often appears as...
- wave off a plane
- wave off an attack
verb
To dismiss or reject an idea or suggestion.
She waved off my offer to help with a polite smile.
Often appears as...
- wave off a suggestion
- wave off an idea
verb
In sports, to cancel or reject a play or decision by waving one's hand.
The referee waved off the goal due to a foul.
Often appears as...
- wave off a goal
- wave off a play
verb
To signal someone not to do something, often using your hands.
The airport officials waved off the plane from landing due to bad weather.
Often appears as...
- wave off a plane
- wave off an attack
verb
To dismiss or reject an idea or suggestion.
She waved off my offer to help with a polite smile.
Often appears as...
- wave off a suggestion
- wave off an idea
verb
In sports, to cancel or reject a play or decision by waving one's hand.
The referee waved off the goal due to a foul.
Often appears as...
- wave off a goal
- wave off a play
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Safety Signal
Used to prevent actions for safety reasons, often in aviation or boating contexts.
The pilot was waved off just in time to avoid the storm.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Gesture
Involves physical movement, such as hand waving, to give a clear visual cue.
He waved off the oncoming traffic to keep bystanders safe.
Pro Tip 1/2Safety Signal
Used to prevent actions for safety reasons, often in aviation or boating contexts.
The pilot was waved off just in time to avoid the storm.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Gesture
Involves physical movement, such as hand waving, to give a clear visual cue.
He waved off the oncoming traffic to keep bystanders safe.
Pro Tip 1/2Safety Signal
Used to prevent actions for safety reasons, often in aviation or boating contexts.
The pilot was waved off just in time to avoid the storm.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Gesture
Involves physical movement, such as hand waving, to give a clear visual cue.
He waved off the oncoming traffic to keep bystanders safe.
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