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.