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motion

2 verb
     
motion2 [intransitive and transitive]
to give someone directions or instructions by moving your hand or head [= signal]
motion (for) somebody to do something
The police officer motioned for me to pull over.
motion to somebody to do something
He motioned to the barman to refill their glasses.
motion somebody forward/away etc
His father motioned him forward.
motion somebody into/to something
I saw her motioning me into the room.
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