Definition
a wave: a movement of water; a hand gesture (to say hello or goodbye)
to wave: to oscillate (something), to move (something) from side to side
Many protesters waved flags at the demonstration. All you could see were flags moving from side to side.
to wave (to someone): to say hello or goodbye (to someone) by moving your hand in the air
- "Delavigne Corp, already considered a maverick in the cosmetics industry for its staunch refusal to use animals in the testing of its products, hopes to promote ecological awareness among customers as well as take advantage of a new wave of environmental consciousness brought to national attention by the recent bestseller "Global Warming: It's all your fault"."
- "Lou : Mate, if you come with me, we'll surf the biggest waves in the galaxy!"
- "a new wave of Chinese entrepreneurs is now attacking aspects of the marketing ladder, extending their efforts to distribution, retailing and even branding."
- "Edward : They can wave to a friend or hold power tools."
- "I've surfed every wave in this building, including the killer break in the first floor toilet."
- "and wave 'em like you just don't care"
- "Bruno : It's about the American flag, how it was still waving even during an intense battle with bombs all around."
- "I can even hear the sound of waves crashing against the shore."
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