Definitions
Wiktionary
- v. transitive To say goodbye to someone with a wave (hand gesture)
WordNet 3.0
- v. dismiss as insignificant
Examples
“ Sharaman tried to wave off the attacking wing of three craft, but Urza and the other pilots either ignored him or assumed he was one of the Fallaji.”
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North American sports reporting
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yarb In North American sports reporting, to deny (as a referee) a claimed score, foul, or other event.
"After initially having the goal waved off, Weight was credited with his seventh of the season following a video review" - Vancouver Sun , 1-10-08 Jan 10, 2008