1. making a gesture or movement to communicate something, especially to direct or signal someone
Usage: present participle of ‘motion’

Examples

• She was motioning for us to come closer.
• The teacher kept motioning to the students to be quiet.
• He stood at the door, motioning people inside.
• The referee was motioning that the play should continue.
• I saw her motioning toward the exit.
• The guide was motioning us to follow the path.