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handshake

/ˈhændʃeɪk/

Translations

handshakenoun

handshakes

/ˈhændʃeɪk/

рукопожатие

The handshake between the two leaders was a sign of mutual respect.

Рукопожатие между двумя лидерами было знаком взаимного уважения.

Synonyms

handshakeverb

handshaked

Past Simple

handshaked

Past Participle

handshaking

Gerund

/ˈhændʃeɪk/

пожать руку

They decided to handshake after the agreement.

Они решили пожать руку после соглашения.

Synonyms

greet

clasp

shake on

grip (hands)

clasp hands

shake hands

handshakeadjective

/ˈhændʃeɪk/

Used attributively before a noun to denote something related to a handshake (e.g., "handshake protocol").

Synonyms

Definitions

handshakenoun

A greeting or form of introduction in which two people grasp each other's hands and move them up and down.

The business meeting began with a firm handshake between the two executives.

An agreement or understanding reached informally, often signified by the act of shaking hands.

The two companies reached a handshake agreement to collaborate on the new project.

A method of communication between two devices, often used to establish a connection or transfer data.

The computer and printer completed a successful handshake before starting the print job.

handshakeverb

(rare) To exchange a handshake, especially as a form of greeting or to confirm an agreement.

They handshook after signing the contract to signal their mutual commitment.

(computing, intransitive) Of two electronic devices or software processes: to exchange the signals required to establish a communications link.

Before any data are sent, the router and modem must handshake successfully.

handshakeadjective

Relating to or involving a handshake; designating something carried out during or by means of a handshake.

The engineers discussed the handshake protocol that initiates data exchange.