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nod

Definition

  • verb: to move your head up and down as a way of answering “yes” or of showing agreement, understanding, or approval
  • verb: to make a quick downward motion of the head whether deliberately (as in expressing assent or salutation) or involuntarily (as from drowsiness)
  • often + 'to'
  • synonyms: shake

Examples

  • 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.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Uh, this season really began for me with a meditation... on the intersection between East and West. There's a scale. One nod is good. Two nods is very good. There's only been one actual smile on record, and that was Tom Ford in . An obi belt. She doesn't like it, she shakes her head. (..)
    2006 The Devil Wears Prada