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.