Meaning & use
nod
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To lower and raise the head briefly, especially to show agreement, greeting, or approval.
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She nodded when the teacher asked if everyone understood the instructions.
He gave a quick nod toward the door, signaling that it was time to leave.
A note on using this word
As a noun, "a nod" can also mean informal approval, as in the phrase "get the nod" for being chosen or approved.
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2. noun
An act of nodding the head, used as a gesture of agreement, greeting, or acknowledgment.
A brief nod was all the confirmation she needed.
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