motioning

[US]/[ˈməʊʃɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈmoʊʃɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (present participle of motion)Mover ou fazer movimentos; gesticular; propor ou sugerir uma moção (em uma reunião formal); estar em movimento; mover.

Phrases & Collocations

motioning wildly

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motioning to stop

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motioning for help

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motioning politely

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motioning towards

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motioning across

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motioning clearly

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motioning urgently

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motioning someone

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motioning forward

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Example Sentences

she was motioning for us to come closer.

ela gesticulava para que nos aproximássemos.

he was motioning a greeting to the new neighbors.

ele gesticulava uma saudação aos novos vizinhos.

the conductor was motioning the orchestra to begin.

o maestro gesticulava para que a orquestra começasse.

i noticed him motioning urgently from across the street.

notei que ele gesticulava com urgência do outro lado da rua.

the waiter was motioning us towards a table.

o garçom gesticulava para nos levar a uma mesa.

she was motioning her thanks with a slight nod.

ela gesticulava seu agradecimento com um leve aceno de cabeça.

he was motioning disapproval with a shake of his head.

ele gesticulava desaprovação com um balançar de cabeça.

the lifeguard was motioning swimmers to stay within the ropes.

o salva-vidas gesticulava para os nadadores permanecerem dentro das cordas.

the director was motioning the actors into their positions.

o diretor gesticulava para os atores se posicionarem.

he was motioning for a taxi on the busy street.

ele gesticulava para chamar um táxi na rua movimentada.

she was motioning her agreement with a simple hand gesture.

ela gesticulava sua concordância com um simples gesto de mão.

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