handshake
word
/ˈhændˌʃeɪk/
HAND-shayk
/hˈændʃeɪk/
HAND-shayk
Definition
A handshake is when two people grasp each other's right hands and move them up and down, usually as a greeting, agreement, or farewell.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal and informal situations. Common in business settings for agreement or greeting. Not used in all cultures; in some, other gestures are preferred. Collocates with 'firm handshake', 'give a handshake', 'seal with a handshake'.
Spanish: apretón de manosPortuguese (BR): aperto de mãoPortuguese (PT): aperto de mãoChinese (Simplified): 握手Chinese (Traditional): 握手Hindi: हाथ मिलानाArabic: مصافحةBengali: হাত মিলানোRussian: рукопожатиеJapanese: 握手Vietnamese: bắt tayKorean: 악수Turkish: tokalaşmaUrdu: مصافحہIndonesian: jabat tangan
Example Sentences
Let's seal the deal with a handshake.
natural
It's polite to offer a handshake when you meet someone new.
natural
We greeted each other with a handshake.
basic
A handshake is common in business meetings.
basic
He gave me a firm handshake.
basic
Their awkward handshake made everyone laugh.
natural