At the age of 80, she's 'riding a/the wave of' renewed interest in her work. [=she's experiencing a time when many people are interested in her work again]
The traffic cop 'waved' cars 'through'. [=waved in a way that told drivers to continue driving through a particular area]
The new school has triggered a 'wave' of optimism [=has made many people feel optimistic] about the public school system.
(..) - Do not, my lord I do not set my life at a pin's fee As for my soul, what can it do to that, being a thing immortal as itself? - It waves me forth again, I'll follow it - What if it tempt you towards the flood, my lord? Or to the dreadful summit of the cliff that overlaps his base into the sea'? And there assumes some other horrible form which might deprive you of your reason... ...and draw you into madness. Think of it - It waves me still, I'll follow it - You shall not go, my lord - Hold off your hand - Be ruled, you shall not go My fate cries out, and makes each petty artery (..)2015 Hamlet