How to Pronounce "wave through"
expression
ˈweɪv/ /ˈθɹu
WAYV THROO
wˈeɪv/ /θɹˈuː
WAYV THROO
Definition
To allow someone to pass or enter by making a hand signal, often instead of speaking.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈweɪv/ /ˈθɹu
British English
wˈeɪv/ /θɹˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAYV THROO
UK
WAYV THROO
Listen in Context
The guard waved me through at the gate.
The police officer waved us through the traffic stop.
He smiled and waved me through the door.
I thought they would check my ID, but they just waved me through.