| stand up |
verb / phrasal verb |
to rise to a standing position |
Please stand up when introducing yourself. |
| sit down |
verb / phrasal verb |
to move into a seated position |
She sat down at the conference table. |
| nod |
verb |
to move the head up and down to indicate agreement |
He nodded after hearing the proposal. |
| shake hands |
verb phrase |
to grasp someone's hand briefly in greeting |
They shook hands before signing the contract. |
| lean |
verb |
to incline the body toward something |
Lean forward to hear the speaker more clearly. |
| reach |
verb |
to extend an arm to get something |
She reached for the document on the shelf. |
| wave |
verb |
to move the hand to say hello or get attention |
He waved at the visiting team. |
| shake (head) |
verb |
to move the head side to side to indicate disagreement |
She shook her head when asked about the delay. |
| stretch |
verb |
to extend body parts to relieve tension |
Employees stretched their arms during the long meeting break. |
| point |
verb |
to direct attention with a finger or hand |
Point to the chart when you explain the data. |
| bend |
verb |
to move part of the body so it is not straight |
He bent down to pick up the dropped folder. |
| clap |
verb |
to strike the palms together to show approval |
The team clapped after the successful presentation. |