Word Network: wave
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Fronting: Adjective Phrases (Dramatic Emphasis)
sentence_structureNevertheless vs. Never-the-less: What's the Difference?
confusable-wordsUpon vs. On: What's the Difference?
confusable-wordsEven If: No Matter What Happens
verb_moodsIt-Clefts: Adding Strong Emphasis
sentence_structureThe Passive Voice: Focus on Actions (Present Simple Passive)
passive_reportedZero Conditional: General Truths
verb_moodsThere is / There are (Existence)
verbs_tensesUsed in Phrases (6)
phrasal verbs with wave meaning
Phrasal verbs that have the meaning of 'wave' (to move one's hand back and forth as a greeting or signal).
wave down
To make a signal with your hand for a driver or vehicle to stop.
wave off
To wave as someone or something is leaving to say goodbye; also, to signal that something should not proceed or is disallowed.
wave on
To signal with your hand for someone or a vehicle to continue moving forward.
wave through
To allow someone or a vehicle to pass a checkpoint or barrier without stopping, often by making a hand signal.
wave back
To return a wave to someone who has waved at you.