beckon

Universal Words verb 1 ~ to sb (to do sth) to give sb a signal using your finger or hand, especially to tell them to move nearer or to follow you: [V] He beckoned to the waiter to bring the bill. * [VN] He beckoned her over with a wave. * The boss beckoned him into her office. * [VNtoinf] She beckoned him to come and join them. 2 to appear very attractive to sb: [V] The clear blue sea beckoned. * [VN] The prospect of a month without work was beckoning her. 3 [V] to be sth that is likely to happen or will possibly happen to sb in the future: For many kids leaving college the prospect of unemployment beckons.