wave (someone) off
phrasal verb
waved (someone) off; waving (someone) off; waves (someone) off
: to move one's hand as a way of telling someone that one does not want help
We offered to help but he waved us off.
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The storm originated from a tropical wave off Africa on Oct. 10 but did not develop into a tropical cyclone until Oct. 19 due to adverse atmospheric conditions.
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
This ability to ‘wave off’ and cancel an attack at the last second meant that in Afghanistan, the SwitchBlade 300 was cleared for use in situations where the rules of engagement did not allow rockets or artillery.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
The Teahupo’o wave off the coast of the Tahitian village is considered the heaviest in the world and has already been the site of multiple injuries during this year’s competition.
—Isabel Yip, NBC News, 30 July 2024
After an incomplete pass during the fourth training camp practice on Saturday, Aaron Rodgers appeared to wave off the second-team offense coming onto the field.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 July 2024
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
This ability to ‘wave off’ and cancel an attack at the last second meant that in Afghanistan, the SwitchBlade 300 was cleared for use in situations where the rules of engagement did not allow rockets or artillery.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
The Teahupo’o wave off the coast of the Tahitian village is considered the heaviest in the world and has already been the site of multiple injuries during this year’s competition.
—Isabel Yip, NBC News, 30 July 2024
After an incomplete pass during the fourth training camp practice on Saturday, Aaron Rodgers appeared to wave off the second-team offense coming onto the field.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 July 2024
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“Wave (someone) off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wave%20%28someone%29%20off. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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