LEARNit Dictionary
beckon
verb
/ˈbekən/
UK
/ˈbekən/
US
1
to give somebody a signal using your finger or hand, especially to tell them to move nearer or to follow you
اشاره کردن, علامت دادن
synonym
signal
2
to appear very attractive to somebody
وسوسه کردن, به سوی خود کشیدن, جذب کردن, جلب کردن
The clear blue sea beckoned.
The lights seemed to beckon to Sara in a strange way.
The prospect of a month without work was beckoning her.
3
to be something that is likely to happen or will possibly happen to somebody in the future
اشاره کردن, با اشاره فراخواندن, اشاره دادن, علامت دادن, فراخوانی با حرکت دست, ایماء کردن
For many kids leaving college the prospect of unemployment beckons.