Wave down | EWA Phasal Verbs Dictionary
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Wave down

/weɪv daʊn/

B1

PreIntermediate

1. To signal someone, especially a vehicle, to stop by waving one's hand.

  • I managed to wave down a taxi in the busy street.
  • He waved down the truck to ask for directions.
  • They were able to wave down the bus just before it passed the stop.

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