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gestures

/ˈdʒɛstʃəz/

/ˈdʒɛstʃɚz/

Translations

gesturenoun

gestures

/ˈdʒɛstʃə/

/ˈdʒɛstʃɚ/

жест

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

Antonyms

gestureverb

gestures

gestured

Past Simple

gestured

Past Participle

gesturing

Gerund

/ˈdʒes.tʃər/

/ˈdʒɛs.tʃɚ/

жестикулировать

He began to gesture wildly to get their attention.

Он начал бурно жестикулировать, чтобы привлечь их внимание.

Synonyms

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.