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wave aside

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wave someone or something aside

to make a signal with the hand for someone or something to move aside. The police officer waved us aside and would not let us turn into our street. The officer waved aside the spectators. She waved all the traffic aside.

See also: aside, wave

wave aside

v.

1. To direct someone or something to stand aside by or as if by waving the hand or arm: The police waved aside the crowd. I waved my friends aside.

2. To ignore or dismiss someone or something: This review waves aside the actors' performances. The supervisor waved the new assistant aside.

See also: aside, wave