He received/got the party's 'nod' as candidate for governor. [=the party chose him as candidate for governor]
She deserves at least a 'nod' [=she deserves at least some recognition] for her management of the project.
We're waiting to 'get the nod' [=to get approval] from the city to start the project.
(..) I love Disneyland. -Yeah, me too. I think it's kind of scary but I also love it. So everybody clear on applying rules of exponents? You guys with me? Don't leave me hanging. Give me a nod. That's good. Maybe even a verbal confirmation? -Yes. Aha. Thank you, that's what I like to hear. (..)2017 Lady Bird