For Spock, the gesture usually signaled the end of an issue.

Many secret societies develop gestures to signal fellow members.

The gesture signaled the onset of 25 years of demonstrations and harassment that made the consulate one of the most beleaguered American diplomatic posts anywhere.

Bracelets jangled around the heel of his hand, and as if the gesture signalled attack, the Gierj-song's pitch levelled out.

With a gesture signaling the visitors to wait, he disappeared for consultations with other, unseen villagers, presumably local Zapatista leaders.

Facial gesture and general demeanour could easily signal the force with which the utterance of such nouns was to be taken.

All the while, other gestures have signaled hardening or softening at various points in the talks.

The subsequent day, Turki clarified that the gesture does not signal any change in official policy towards Israel.

His silent gesture of the head signaled No change yet.

A royal gesture signalled dismissal for the courtiers who bowed out of the room.