returngesture
nounUK /rɪˈtɜːn dʒes.tʃər/
US /rɪˈtɝːn dʒes.tʃɚ/
A return gesture is a kind action you do back when someone does something nice to you.
When Mia waved at me, I gave her a return gesture by waving back.
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2. A movement or sign made to answer someone else's movement or sign.
He nodded, and she made a return gesture with a quick smile.
3. A polite action done to show you received someone's kindness.
Sending a thank-you card was a nice return gesture for the gift.
4. In sports, a motion made to respond to an opponent's move.
The player's return gesture after the serve caught everyone's attention.