English Explanatory Dictionary

wave off

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To give a wave of one's hand, or of a flag or wand, so as to signal (someone) to desist or leave.
  2. Of an aircraft carrier landing signal officer, to signal a pilot to go around.
  3. To say goodbye to someone with a wave (hand gesture).
  4. Of a referee, to disallow a field goal with the aforementioned hand gesture.

Word forms

wave off waves off waving off waved off

Synonyms

wave away

Antonyms

flag down
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