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.
(..) That's a good question, fellow. What I'll tell you is I don't like to really stop. That ruins my flow. So what I'm gonna do is give a subtle nod like so... As a signal, okay? Now back to my name. I prefer "dr. D.," or in a pinch, "dr. Dizzle." But if you see me (..)2009 TvShow: Scrubs Title: Our First Day of School Season: 9 Episode 1
(..) there is no quad. I'm not a big fan of the t.A.S doing a lot of speaking, denise. Okay? Oh, wait. Wait. That was an accidental nod, you guys. No note taking. No note taking, okay? Now if you see me out in the quad... I want you to think of me (..)2009 TvShow: Scrubs Title: Our First Day of School Season: 9 Episode 1
(..) and say you overslept and didn't have time to get dressed. They're gonna pitch you. Case Equity is going to pitch you. They're gonna beg you to take their money. You're gonna nod, you're gonna nod, you're gonna nod, and then you're gonna say, "Which one of you is Roth?" No, not Roth. Manningham. (..)2010 The Social Network