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nod
(nŏd)v. nod·ded, nod·ding, nods
v.intr.
1. To lower and raise the head quickly, as in agreement or acknowledgment.
2. To let the head fall forward when sleepy.
3. To be careless or momentarily inattentive as if sleepy; lapse: Even Homer nods.
4. To sway, move up and down, or droop, as flowers in the wind.
v.tr.
1. To lower and raise (the head) quickly in agreement or acknowledgment.
2. To express by lowering and raising the head: nod one's agreement.
3. To summon, guide, or send by nodding the head: She nodded us into the room.
n.
Phrasal Verbs: 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.
nod off
To doze momentarily: nodded off during the lecture.
nod out Slang
To fall asleep, especially as a result of taking a drug.
[Middle English nodden; perhaps akin to Middle High German notten.]
nod′der n.
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nod
(nɒd)vb, nods, nodding or nodded
1. to lower and raise (the head) briefly, as to indicate agreement, invitation, etc
2. (tr) to express or indicate by nodding: she nodded approval.
3. (tr) to bring or direct by nodding: she nodded me towards the manager's office.
4. (intr) (of flowers, trees, etc) to sway or bend forwards and back
5. (intr) to let the head fall forward through drowsiness; be almost asleep: the old lady sat nodding by the fire.
6. (intr) to be momentarily inattentive or careless: even Homer sometimes nods.
7. nodding acquaintance a slight, casual, or superficial knowledge (of a subject or a person)
n
8. a quick down-and-up movement of the head, as in assent, command, etc: she greeted him with a nod.
9. a short sleep; nap. See also land of Nod
10. a swaying motion, as of flowers, etc, in the wind
11. on the nod informal
a. agreed, as in a committee meeting, without any formal procedure
b. (formerly) on credit
12. (Boxing) the nod boxing informal the award of a contest to a competitor on the basis of points scored
[C14 nodde, of obscure origin]
ˈnodding adj, n
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nod
(nɒd)v. nod•ded, nod•ding,
n. v.i.
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 listless; make a mistake through lack of attention.
4. (of trees, flowers, plumes, etc.) to droop, bend, or incline with a swaying motion.
v.t. 5. to bend (the head) in a short, quick downward movement, as of assent or greeting.
6. to express by such a movement of the head: to nod one's agreement.
7. to summon, bring, or send by a nod of the head: nodded us to follow him.
8. nod off, to fall asleep, esp. unintentionally.
9. nod out, Slang. to fall asleep, esp. owing to the effects of a drug.
n. 10. a short, quick inclination of the head, as in assent, greeting, command, or drowsiness.
11. a brief period of sleep; nap.
12. a bending or swaying movement.
Idioms: give the nod to, to express approval of; agree to.
[1350–1400; Middle English nodde]
nod′ding•ly, adv.
Nod
(nɒd)n.
1. the land east of Eden where Cain went to dwell. Gen. 4:16.
2. land of Nod.
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nod
Past participle: nodded
Gerund: nodding
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| Noun | 1. | nod - a sign of assent or salutation or command |
| 2. | nod - the act of nodding the head inclining, inclination - the act of inclining; bending forward; "an inclination of his head indicated his agreement" nutation - uncontrolled nodding | |
| Verb | 1. | nod - express or signify by nodding; "He nodded his approval" gesticulate, gesture, motion - show, express or direct through movement; "He gestured his desire to leave" |
| 2. | nod - lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation; "The teacher nodded when the student gave the right answer" communicate, intercommunicate - transmit thoughts or feelings; "He communicated his anxieties to the psychiatrist" | |
| 3. | nod - let the head fall forward through drowsiness; "The old man was nodding in his chair" | |
| 4. | nod - sway gently back and forth, as in a nodding motion; "the flowers were nodding in the breeze" move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion; "He moved his hand slightly to the right" | |
| 5. | nod - be almost asleep; "The old man sat nodding by the fireplace" drowse - be on the verge of sleeping; "The students were drowsing in the 8 AM class" |
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nod
verb
4. salute, acknowledge All the girls nodded and said `Hi'.
noun
1. signal, sign, motion, gesture, indication Then, at a nod from their leader, they all sat.
2. salute, greeting, acknowledgment I gave him a quick nod of greeting and slipped into the nearest chair.
give someone the nod give the go-ahead, give the green light, give the okay, greenlight Keep him outside till I give you the nod.
nod off fall asleep, sleep, nap, doze, kip (Brit. slang), drowse, slump, droop, drop off The judge appeared to nod off while the witness was being cross-examined.
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nod
verb1. To respond affirmatively; receive with agreement or compliance:
1. An inclination of the head or body, as in greeting, consent, courtesy, submission, or worship:
2. The act or process of accepting:
Informal: OK.
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nod
[nɒd]A. N → inclinación f de la cabeza
give me a nod when you want me to start → hazme una señal con la cabeza cuando quieras que empiece
he gave a nod (answering yes) → asintió con la cabeza
with a nod (of the head) he answered with a nod → contestó con una inclinación de la cabeza
he agreed with a nod → asintió con la cabeza
she greeted me with a nod → me saludó con la cabeza
to give sth/sb the nod → dar luz verde a algo/algn
to go through or be accepted on the nod → ser aprobado sin discusión
a nod is as good as a wink (to a blind horse) → a buen entendedor (pocas palabras bastan)
the Land of Nod → el país de los sueños
give me a nod when you want me to start → hazme una señal con la cabeza cuando quieras que empiece
he gave a nod (answering yes) → asintió con la cabeza
with a nod (of the head) he answered with a nod → contestó con una inclinación de la cabeza
he agreed with a nod → asintió con la cabeza
she greeted me with a nod → me saludó con la cabeza
to give sth/sb the nod → dar luz verde a algo/algn
to go through or be accepted on the nod → ser aprobado sin discusión
a nod is as good as a wink (to a blind horse) → a buen entendedor (pocas palabras bastan)
the Land of Nod → el país de los sueños
B. VT
1.
to nod (one's) agreement → asentir con la cabeza
to nod (one's) approval → hacer un gesto or una señal de aprobación con la cabeza
he nodded a greeting → nos saludó con la cabeza
she nodded her head → inclinó la cabeza; (saying yes) → asintió con la cabeza
he was nodding his head in time to the music → movía la cabeza al son de la música
the porter nodded us through → el conserje nos hizo una señal con la cabeza para que pasáramos
to nod (one's) agreement → asentir con la cabeza
to nod (one's) approval → hacer un gesto or una señal de aprobación con la cabeza
he nodded a greeting → nos saludó con la cabeza
she nodded her head → inclinó la cabeza; (saying yes) → asintió con la cabeza
he was nodding his head in time to the music → movía la cabeza al son de la música
the porter nodded us through → el conserje nos hizo una señal con la cabeza para que pasáramos
2. (Sport) [+ ball] → cabecear
C. VI
1. (= move one's head) → inclinar la cabeza; (in agreement) → asentir con la cabeza
she said nothing but simply nodded → no dijo nada, se limitó a hacer una inclinación de cabeza
he nodded in the direction of the house → señaló la casa con la cabeza
she nodded to me to come forward → me indicó con la cabeza que me adelantara
to nod in agreement → asentir con la cabeza
to nod in approval → hacer un gesto or una señal de aprobación con la cabeza
she nodded to him in greeting → lo saludó con la cabeza
she said nothing but simply nodded → no dijo nada, se limitó a hacer una inclinación de cabeza
he nodded in the direction of the house → señaló la casa con la cabeza
she nodded to me to come forward → me indicó con la cabeza que me adelantara
to nod in agreement → asentir con la cabeza
to nod in approval → hacer un gesto or una señal de aprobación con la cabeza
she nodded to him in greeting → lo saludó con la cabeza
2. (= sway) [flowers, plumes] → mecerse
3. (= doze) → dar cabezadas, cabecear
4. (as adj)
he has a nodding acquaintance with German → habla un poco de alemán
he has a nodding acquaintance with this author → conoce superficialmente las obras de este autor
we're on nodding terms → nos conocemos de vista
he has a nodding acquaintance with German → habla un poco de alemán
he has a nodding acquaintance with this author → conoce superficialmente las obras de este autor
we're on nodding terms → nos conocemos de vista
nod off VI + ADV → dormirse, quedarse dormido
I must have nodded off for a moment → me he debido dormir or quedar dormido un momento
he was nodding off (to sleep) in an armchair → estaba dando cabezadas en un sillón
I must have nodded off for a moment → me he debido dormir or quedar dormido un momento
he was nodding off (to sleep) in an armchair → estaba dando cabezadas en un sillón
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nod
(nod) – past tense, past participle ˈnodded – verb1. to make a quick forward and downward movement of the head to show agreement, as a greeting etc. I asked him if he agreed and he nodded (his head); He nodded to the man as he passed him in the street.saludar con la cabeza, asentir
2. to let the head fall forward and downward when sleepy. Grandmother sat nodding by the fire.dar cabezadas
noun a nodding movement of the head. He answered with a nod.señal de asentimiento
nod off to fall asleep. He nodded off while she was speaking to him.dormirse
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nod
→ asentir con la cabezaMultilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
nod
v. inclinar la cabeza; aprobar.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
nod
vt, vi (pret & pp nodded; ger nodding) mover (la cabeza) arriba y abajo; Nod your head up and down to say yes..Mueva la cabeza arriba y abajo para decir sí; to — out (fam, as on heroin) cabecear, inclinar la cabeza hacia el pechoEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.