English to Maori Meaning of gesture - tohu

Gesture :
tohu

tohu, tūranga, tū, kara, Beck, mana'o tauturu, kīanga

tohu, hūkari, tū

tohutawhiritohuwaitohu
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Definitions of gesture in English
Noun(1) motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling(2) the use of movements (especially of the hands(3) something done as an indication of intention
Verb(1) show, express or direct through movement
Examples of gesture in English
(1) Theirs is a harmless daydream, an ultimately mild gesture of defiance against conformity.(2) Alex made a gesture of apology(3) He accepted the book and kissed it, using an Eastern gesture of respect toward the givers.(4) She took it out and pointed it at him and curled it to gesture him to come towards her.(5) A Department of Justice spokesperson rejected suggestions the move was a political gesture which would prove unrealistic when challenged.(6) Marcus reciprocated the farewell gesture by slightly nodding his head and slowly blinking his large, intelligent eyes.(7) I said this, even using my hands to gesture my sincerity.(8) Moreover, we appreciate the magnanimous gesture of the Minister of Sports for apologising in the larger interest of cricket.(9) Will sighed and turned around slowly, holding his hands up in a gesture of surrender.(10) Most of the time, it will merely be a gesture of principle, with no practical effect.(11) As a goodwill gesture , I took several sports writers out for a meal Thursday.(12) Unfortunately, their neighbor didn't appreciate the kind gesture ├ö├ç┬¬ and she sued.(13) I hope the amendment will not be just a gesture(14) Her transformation from spectator to spectacle is signified repetitively by the gesture of removing her glasses.(15) It is refunding you the Ôö¼├║34.31, and adding Ôö¼├║100 as a gesture of goodwill.(16) To be frank, this was the most heartening gesture of solidarity I heard.
Related Phrases of gesture
(1) gesture ::
tohu
Synonyms
Noun
1. signal ::
tohu
2. action ::
mahi
3. motion ::
nekehanga
Verb
4. signal ::
tohu
5. gesticulate ::
hūkari
Different Forms
gesture, gestured, gestures, gesturing
Word Example from TV Shows
as a gesture of goodwill from Tyrion Lannister.

as a GESTURE of goodwill from Tyrion Lannister.

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 2

And without meaning, the following would be an empty gesture:

And without meaning, the following would be an empty GESTURE:

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 6

It's a gesture. Shut up.All right, sorry.

It's a GESTURE. Shut up.All right, sorry.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 12

with an empty financial gesture.

with an empty financial GESTURE.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 12

Because it’s your turn\Nto show me a gesture of goodwill.

Because it’s your turn
to show me a GESTURE of goodwill.

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 7

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