handshake

UK /ˈhæn(d)ˌʃeɪk/ US /ˈhæn(d)ˌʃeɪk/

noun 2verb 2

Definitions

noun

The grasping of hands by two people when greeting, leave-taking, or making an agreement.

Eccles' handshake, eager and practiced and hard, seems to symbolize for him an embrace. For an instant Rabbit fears he will never let go.

An exchange of signals between two devices when communications begin in order to ensure synchronization.

verb

To perform a handshake; to shake hands.

To perform a handshake with another device.

Collocations

(noun.)

ADJ

firm, hearty

limp

A firm handshake made a good impression on the interviewer, unlike his limp one.

VERB + HANDSHAKE

have

They had a quick handshake before the meeting started.

give sb

The coach gave each player a firm handshake after they won the championship.

PREP

with a ~

The two business partners greeted each other with a handshake at the start of their meeting.

~ from

The new president received a warm handshake from the visiting diplomat.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an i

shake
handshaking
handclasp

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

golden handshake

A generous severance payment, especially as an inducement to leave employment.

Lloyds TSB's 1996 accounts show that the executive fallout following the takeover of TSB by Lloyds meant the departure of two executives clutching substantial golden handshakes.

green handshake

A bribe, or a transfer of money that the interested parties represent as a tip but that disinterested third parties are likely to view as a bribe.

ended the long local tradition of green handshakes for building inspectors

Example Bank

Eccles' handshake, eager and practiced and hard, seems to symbolize for him an embrace. For an instant Rabbit fears he will never let go.

Wiktionary

He has a good firm handshake.

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He put out his hand to me for a handshake.

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They parted with a firm handshake.

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When my father was offered a golden handshake, he took it.

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I hear the Freemasons have a secret handshake.

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