How to sign give up in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 1)

Definition:

Stop trying

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands next to each other in front of you with your palms oriented down. Then bring both hands up while opening up your hands, ending with your palms oriented away from yourself.

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Sequential Breakdown of give up

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of give up

End of Sign

Final Frame of give up

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for give up
Make a fist with all fingers curled over the thumb, which is tucked in front of the fingers.
Dominant Handshape for give up
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for give up
Make a fist with all fingers curled over the thumb, which is tucked in front of the fingers.
Non-Dominant Handshape for give up
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

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