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gesture

UK
/ˈdʒɛstʃə/
US
/ˈdʒɛstʃɚ/

Translations

gesturenoun
gestures
pl
UK
/ˈdʒɛstʃə/
US
/ˈdʒɛstʃɚ/
He made a gesture to indicate that he was leaving.
Он сделал жест, чтобы показать, что уходит.
Additional translations
движениео движении рукой, головой и т. п.
знакв значении символического действия
жестикуляцияо выразительном использовании жестов
Synonyms
motion
sign
signal
indication
action
wave
salute
movement
Antonyms
stillness
inaction
silence
gestureverb
gestured
Past Simple
gestured
Past Participle
gesturing
Gerund
UK
/ˈdʒes.tʃər/
US
/ˈdʒɛs.tʃɚ/
He began to gesture wildly to get their attention.
Он начал бурно жестикулировать, чтобы привлечь их внимание.
Synonyms
signal
motion
indicate
wave
beckon
point
gestureadjective
UK
/ˈdʒes.tʃə/
US
/ˈdʒes.tʃɚ/
Attributive use before a noun, e.g. ‘gesture control’
Gesture control is becoming more common in smartphones.
Жестовое управление становится всё более распространённым в смартфонах.

Definitions

gesturenoun
A movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning.
She made a gesture of approval by nodding her head.
An action performed to convey a feeling or intention.
As a gesture of goodwill, he offered to help with the project.
Something said or done chiefly to convey an attitude or intention rather than to achieve a practical result; a symbolic act.
His donation was largely a political gesture aimed at improving the company’s image.
gestureverb
To make a movement with a part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning.
She gestured towards the door, indicating that it was time to leave.
To use movements of the body to communicate or emphasize something.
He gestured wildly to get the attention of the crowd.
gestureadjective
Relating to or involving gestures, especially as a means of control or communication.
Gesture recognition technology interprets human motion as input commands.
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