To clap one’s hands in applause, to applaud.
Заслужить аплодисменты. Апплодировать.
Should we give a big hand to each beauty contestant is as she is introduced, or should we wait until all the introductions are finished?
After the talented new vocalist had sung her number, the audience gave her a big hand.
She got a big hand for singing so well.
Она заслужила аплодисменты за то, что так хорошо пела.