wave down

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To cause (a moving vehicle) to stop by using an arm gesture.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Dừng một phương tiện di chuyển bằng cử chỉ tay

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Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “wave down” mean?

To cause (a moving vehicle) to stop by using an arm gesture.

Is “wave down” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.