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- DictionaryNod/näd/
verb
- 1. lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal: "she nodded her head in agreement"
- 2. have one's head fall forward when drowsy or asleep: "Anna nodded over her book"
noun
- 1. an act of nodding the head: "at a nod from his father he left the room"
NOD meaning: 1. to move your head down and then up, sometimes several times, especially to show agreement…. Learn more.
4 days ago · to bend the head forward slightly and raise it again quickly, as a sign of greeting, command, acknowledgment, invitation, or, specif., of agreement or assent. 2. to let the head fall forward involuntarily because of drowsiness; be very sleepy. 3. to be inattentive or careless; make a slip.
Definition of nod verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of nod. verb. lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation. “The teacher nodded when the student gave the right answer” see more. verb. express or signify by nodding. “He nodded his approval” see more. verb. let the head fall forward through drowsiness. “The old man was nodding in his chair” verb.
to move your head up and down as a way of agreeing, to give someone a sign, or to point to something: They nodded enthusiastically at the proposal. Barbara nodded in approval. She nodded towards Hugh. nod. noun [ C ] He gave a nod of approval. Phrasal verbs. nod off.
1. A forward or up-and-down movement of the head, usually expressive of drowsiness or agreement: a nod of affirmation. 2. An indication of approval or assent: The contestant got the nod from the judges. 3. Informal A nomination for an award. Phrasal Verbs: nod off. To doze momentarily: nodded off during the lecture. nod out Slang.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English nod1 /nɒd $ nɑːd/ W2 verb (nodded, nodding) [ intransitive, transitive] 1 to move your head up and down, especially in order to show agreement or understanding → shake I asked her if she was ready to go, and she nodded.
