wave in
Signal to enter
To wave in is to signal someone to approach or enter using hand gestures, typically sweeping motions toward oneself: The traffic cop waved us in.
Ground crews wave in aircraft on the tarmac.
A host waves in arriving guests.
The gesture communicates welcome or permission to proceed.
- greetAcknowledge upon meeting
- beckonSignal to approach
- usherOne who seats guests
- enterPass into a space
- front doorPrimary household entry point
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