nod

  • 21nod — nod1 [ nad ] verb *** 1. ) intransitive or transitive to move your head first downward and then upward, to answer Yes to a question or to show that you agree, approve, or understand: I expected an argument, but she just nodded and went out. The… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 22nod — 1 verb nodded, nodding (I, T) 1 to move your head up and down, especially in order to show agreement or understanding: I asked her if she was ready to go, and she nodded. | nod your head: Jane nodded her head sympathetically. | nod your… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 23nod — [c]/nɒd / (say nod) verb (nodded, nodding) –verb (i) 1. to make a slight, quick inclination of the head, as in assent, greeting, command, etc. 2. to let the head fall forwards with a sudden, involuntary movement when sleepy. 3. to grow careless,… …

  • 24nød — I nød 1. nød sb., en (elendighed, fare), i sms. nød , fx nødberedskab, og nøds , fx nødstilstand; med nød og næppe; til nød; være i nød II nød 2. nød sb., den, der, derne (en frugt), i sms. nødde , fx nøddebrun, nøddekage III nød 3. nød vb., præt …

    Dansk ordbog

  • 25nod — nodder, n. noddingly, adv. /nod/, v., nodded, nodding, n. v.i. 1. to make a slight, quick downward bending forward of the head, as in assent, greeting, or command. 2. to let the head fall slightly forward with a sudden, involuntary movement when… …

    Universalium

  • 26nod — I n. movement of the head 1) an approving nod 2) a nod to 3) (misc.) (BE) the proposal was approved on the nod (without the need for a vote) awarding of a decision (usu. sports) 4) to get the nod II v. (D; intr., tr.) to nod at, to (when she… …

    Combinatory dictionary

  • 27nod — 01. The old man just [nodded] his head when I asked him if he knew the location of the farm. 02. The students smiled and [nodded] their heads even though they didn t understand a word the teacher said. 03. The parrot was bouncing on its perch,… …

    Grammatical examples in English

  • 28nod — [[t]nɒd[/t]] v. nod•ded, nod•ding, n. 1) to make a slight, quick inclination of the head, as in assent, greeting, or command 2) to let the head fall forward with a sudden, involuntary movement when sleepy 3) to become careless, inattentive, or… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 29nod — See: LAND OF NOD …

    Dictionary of American idioms

  • 30nod — See: LAND OF NOD …

    Dictionary of American idioms