Definition of "gesture" in Anglais

noun

1. A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.

   • The middle-finger gesture is really a nonverbal swear.

2. An act or a remark that serves as a formality or as a sign of attitude.

   • We took flowers as a gesture of sympathy.

3. (graphical user interface) A motion made with a pointing device, or on a touchscreen, that is recognised by the system as a command.

   • This Web browser can be controlled with mouse gestures.

4. (obsolete) The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.

verb

1. (intransitive) To make a gesture or gestures.

   • My dad told me never to gesture with my hands when I talk.
   • Never gesture at someone using your middle finger: it may be perceived as an insult.

2. (transitive) To express (something) by a gesture or gestures.

   • He gestured his disgust.

3. (transitive) To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action.

4. (transitive) To express or signal (to someone) by a gesture or gestures (to do something, go somewhere, etc).