shake hands

1. Also, shake someone's hand . Clasp another's hand in greeting, farewell, or congratulation or as a sign of friendship or goodwill. For example, Stop fighting, boys; shake hands and be done with it , or You won first prize? Let me shake your hand . [Early 1500s]

2. shake hands on . Confirm a promise or bargain, as in We didn't sign a contract; we simply shook hands on our agreement . [Early 1900s]

Example Sentences

Cruise, 63, was still shaking hands and posing for pictures long after the ceremony ended Sunday night.

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India’s men refused to shake hands with their Pakistani opponents at the Asia Cup in September, since when neither side has shown signs of making up.

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Itoje was just shaking hands, cool as you like, and Pollock ran at him and they embraced.

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Video clips from the fateful 1994 rally show Colosio, his curly black hair flecked with confetti, shaking hands and signing autographs as he winds his way through a gleeful political crowd.

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Mr. Gorringe is shaking hands with a bunch of big shots, and now he’s going down to talk to the workmen.

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• acknowledge 
• address 
• approach 
• attend 
• embrace 
• hail 
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