Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of motion
"The judge signaled to the bailiff that any further motions would be denied without a hearing."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of motion
"The athlete motions to his teammate before making a quick pass."
In plain English: To motion is to move your body, usually by waving your hand, so that someone else can see you and knows what you want them to do or where to go.
"He made some motions to signal that he wanted to leave the table."