a movement or position of the hand, arm, body, head, or face that is expressive of an idea, opinion, emotion, etc.: the gestures of an orator; a threatening gesture.
the use of such movements to express thought, emotion, etc.
any action, courtesy, communication, etc., intended for effect or as a formality; considered expression; demonstration: a gesture of friendship.
Digital Technology. a particular movement of the body, typically the fingers or hand, used to control or interact with a digital device (often used attributively): a gesture command;Use a two-finger pinching gesture on your touchscreen to zoom in or out.
verb (used without object),ges·tured,ges·tur·ing.
to make or use a gesture or gestures.
verb (used with object),ges·tured,ges·tur·ing.
to express by a gesture or gestures.
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Origin of gesture
1375–1425; late Middle English <Medieval Latin gestūra mode of action, manner, bearing, equivalent to Latin gest(us) past participle of gerere to bear, carry on, perform + ūra-ure
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If you are close to the couple and want to send a gift, Elaine Swann, founder of the Swann School of Protocol, says the gesture can go a long way.
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Cultivating an antiracist company culture requires much more than a few gestures.
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In the case of Gardner and Collins, they probably hope these gestures across the aisle will help them in their reelection battles.
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This symbolic gesture was accompanied by the construction of town halls and various temples.
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They could, after all, have just been trying to make a gesture toward inclusiveness.
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But the President could easily reposition it as a friendly “pro-gun rights” gesture by outgoing Attorney General Eric Holder.
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Simply tap on your own screen, and haptic feedback mechanisms in the watch will transfer the gesture to the wrist of your friend.
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I wanted to gesture at the sheer number of designers who were involved.
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Every message, action and gesture seems calculated to ratchet up the anxiety of those who are listening.
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The gesture, together with his forward-tilted hat, served to conceal the fact that he was masked.
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Caleb's finger had swung toward the door in a gesture unmistakable.
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British Dictionary definitions for gesture
gesture
/ (ˈdʒɛstʃə) /
noun
a motion of the hands, head, or body to emphasize an idea or emotion, esp while speaking
something said or done as a formality or as an indication of intentiona political gesture
obsoletethe manner in which a person bears himself; posture
verb
to express by or make gestures; gesticulate
Derived forms of gesture
gestural, adjectivegesturer, noun
Word Origin for gesture
C15: from Medieval Latin gestūra bearing, from Latin gestus, past participle of gerere to bear
These Hand Gestures Have Very Different Meanings In Other CulturesHand gestures, of course, can have very different meanings abroad. With the OK sign, maybe you meant to communicate "I am loving this spaghetti," but the waiter saw :"You're an a**hole."
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These Hand Gestures Have Very Different Meanings In Other CulturesHand gestures, of course, can have very different meanings abroad. With the OK sign, maybe you meant to communicate "I am loving this spaghetti," but the waiter saw :"You're an a**hole."