viittoa — meaning in English

English meaning

• beckon verb To signal someone, usually with the hand or a nod, to come closer.
• sign noun A visible indication that something exists, is happening, or is about to happen.

Senses

viittoa is used for these senses in English:

• beckon (ambitransitive) To wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer.
• semaphore (ambitransitive, figurative) To signal using, or as if using, a semaphore, with the implication that it is done nonverbally.

beckon — full definition

1. verb To signal someone, usually with the hand or a nod, to come closer.
2. verb To seem inviting or attractive; to draw someone in.

sign — full definition

1. noun A visible indication that something exists, is happening, or is about to happen.
2. noun A board, notice, or symbol displaying information, directions, or a warning.
3. verb To write one's name on a document to show agreement, authorship, or identity.
4. verb To communicate using gestures, especially in sign language.

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