Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-shake-hands
verb
/tə ˌʃeɪk ˈhændz/
Definition
to greet someone by clapping one’s hands together with theirs
Examples
- When they met for the first time, they decided to shake hands as a sign of friendship.
- After the agreement was finalized, the two business partners shook hands to seal the deal.
- It’s customary to shake hands when you introduce yourself at a formal event.
Meaning
The act of grasping another person’s hand and moving it up and down as a form of greeting or agreement.
Synonyms
- greet
- salute
- embrace
