To clap the hands in expression of approbation or approval: The audience indicated agreement in a loud and lively manner by enthusiastically applauding the singer.

Showing an admiration and agreement with someone's action or decision: The applaudings of the crowd could be heard for quite a distance when the political candidate was delivering her speech.

There were enthusiastic applaudings by the audience for the performances of the musicians and singers as shown on the TV program.