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Definition wave through in American English

wave through phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to make a signal with your hand that shows you are allowing a person or vehicle to go through a gate or other entrance

Example

The policeman on duty waved me through.

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2

to give permission or approval for something immediately and often without checking or considering it properly

Example

Most countries have waved the legislation through.

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Definition wave through in American English