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.
(..) - Please hold. - ..wherever. - No. You can't die of insomnia. - What about narcolepsy? I nod off, I wake up in strange places. I have no idea how I got there. - You need to lighten up. - Can you please just give me something? No. You need healthy, natural sleep. Chew some valerian root (..)1999 Fight Club