handshake (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: [ˈhændʃeɪk]
Definition
A greeting or agreement where two people grasp each other's hand and move it up and down.
Examples
They met with a warm handshake and a smile.
The handshake was a sign of trust and mutual respect.
He offered a firm handshake to his new colleague.
How to Use handshake
- shake hands (phrasal verb)
- To greet someone by grasping their hand. — "They shook hands to seal the deal."
- offer a handshake (collocation)
- To extend one's hand to greet or make an agreement. — "He offered a handshake as a gesture of goodwill."
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