gesture

US /ˈdʒes.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈdʒes.tʃɚ/
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1.

gesto

a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning

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He made a rude gesture with his hand.
Fece un gesto maleducato con la mano.
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She nodded her head in a gesture of agreement.
Annuì con la testa in un gesto di assenso.
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signsignalmotionmovementindication
2.

gesto, segno

an action performed to convey a feeling or intention

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Sending flowers was a nice gesture.
Inviare fiori è stato un bel gesto.
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It was a gesture of goodwill.
Fu un gesto di buona volontà.
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actiondeedmoveexpressiondemonstration
1.

fare un gesto, gesticolare

to make a gesture

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He gestured for me to come closer.
Mi fece cenno di avvicinarmi.
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She gestured towards the door.
Fece un gesto verso la porta.
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signalmotionbeckonpointindicate