nods

6 definitions • 8 examples

to move your head down and then up, sometimes several times, especially to show agreement, approval, or greeting, or to show something by doing this:

Many people in the audience nodded in agreement.

When I suggested a walk, Elena nodded enthusiastically.

She looked up and nodded for me to come in.

a movement up and down with the head:

Chen gave her a nod of recognition across the crowded room.

a vote or nomination (= the act of officially suggesting that someone or something should be given a prize or position) for someone or something:

Neeson received an Oscar nod for his role in Schindler's List.

At the time, Clinton and Obama were locked in a battle for their party's nod.

to move the head down and then up again quickly, esp. to show agreement, approval, or greeting:

[ I/T ] The teacher nodded (his head) in agreement.

to let your head fall forward when you are beginning to sleep

a movement of the head down and then up again quickly:

He gave her a nod of recognition.