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Noun: wave-off
  1. An approach that fails and gives way to another attempt
    - overshoot, go-around
Verb: wave off
  1. Dismiss as insignificant
    "He waved off suggestions of impropriety"

Derived forms: wave-offs, waved off, waving off, waves off

Type of: background, downplay, landing approach, play down

Encyclopedia: Wave off