LEARNit Dictionary
gesture
noun
/ˈdʒestʃə(r)/
UK
/ˈdʒestʃər/
US
B2+
1
B2+
a movement that you make with your hands, your head or your face to show a particular meaning
اشاره, ایما
2
C1+
something that you do or say to show a particular feeling or intention
اشاره, ژست, حرکت, علامت
They sent some flowers as a gesture of sympathy to the parents of the child.
It was a nice gesture
to invite his wife too.
We do not accept responsibility but we will refund the money as a
gesture of goodwill
.
His speech was at least a gesture towards improving relations between the two countries.
The government has made a gesture towards public opinion
.
verb
/ˈdʒestʃə(r)/
UK
/ˈdʒestʃər/
US
1
to move your hands, head, face, etc. as a way of expressing what you mean or want
اشاره کردن, ایماء و اشاره کردن, حرکت دادن برای بیان منظور, با اشاره فهماندن