motion to

motion (for) (one) to (do something)

To use body language to instruct or direct one to do something. She motioned to me to be quiet as I came into the room. I motioned for the stage assistant to lower the curtains.See also: motion

motion to (one)

To use gestures to communicate something to one or to get one's attention. She motioned to me to be quiet as I came into the room. I tried to motion to the teacher through the window, but she didn't notice me.See also: motion

motion to someone

to make some sort of hand signal to a person. Did you motion to me? What do you want? I did not motion to you.See also: motion