# make waves

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. To cause a disturbance.
2. To upset the status quo.
3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see make, wave.

## Etymology
Derived from disruptions caused by waves in water.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/make-waves