raise one's hand

Verb

 * She raised her hand to touch his face.
 * 1) To use the gesture (either literally or figuratively) in order:
 * 2) To volunteer.
 * The sergeant asked for someone to cross the minefield, and Private Muggins raised his hand.
 * 1) To vote; to indicate agreement or approval.
 * "Who wants more money?" asked the trade union boss. All the men raised their hands.
 * 1) To ask a question or make a request.
 * The President said that he would now take questions, and several reporters raised their hands.
 * Little Timmy raised his hand to go to the toilet.
 * 1)  To assault physically, notionally with the hand or fist.
 * A man should not raise his hand against his wife.
 * 1) To ask a question or make a request.
 * The President said that he would now take questions, and several reporters raised their hands.
 * Little Timmy raised his hand to go to the toilet.
 * 1)  To assault physically, notionally with the hand or fist.
 * A man should not raise his hand against his wife.

Related terms

 * raise a hand
 * show of hands
 * put one's hand up

Translations

 * Finnish: nostaa kätensä
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 * Hungarian: kezet emel