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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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Translations
إيماءَه، هَزَّة رأسيَحْني رأسَه، يومئُيَهُزُّ بِرأسِهيُومِئُ بِرَأسِهِ
přikývnoutklímatklimbatkývnoutkývnutí
nikkenik
nyökätänyökkäystorkkuanuokkua
kimnuti
bólintbiccentésbóbiskol
dottahöfuîhneigingkinka kolli
うなずく
머리를 끄덕이다
knapsėtilinksėtilinktelėjimaslinktelėti
galvas mājienssnaust, kūkot, snauduļot
kľuckaťprikývnuťprikývnutie
prikimati
nicka
พยักหน้า
baş sallamabaşı önüne düşmekbaşını eğerek tasdik etmekbaşıyla onaylamak
gật đầu
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
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
nod
[ˈnɒd] vi
(in greeting) → faire un signe de tête, faire un signe de la tête
vt
(in agreement) to nod one's head → faire oui de la tête
to nod one's agreement → acquiescer d'un signe de tête
They nodded their agreement → Ils ont acquiescé d'un signe de la tête.
to nod one's agreement → acquiescer d'un signe de tête
They nodded their agreement → Ils ont acquiescé d'un signe de la tête.
(in greeting) to nod one's head → faire un signe de tête, faire un signe de la tête
to nod one's head to sb → saluer qn d'un signe de tête
to nod one's head to sb → saluer qn d'un signe de tête
(indicating) to nod one's head towards sth → signaler qch de la tête
He nodded his head towards the bed → Il a signalé le lit de la tête.
He nodded his head towards the bed → Il a signalé le lit de la tête.
(British) to nod the ball into the net → marquer un but de la tête
n → signe m de tête, signe m de la tête
I left the table with a nod to my host → Je me levai de table en saluant mon hôte d'un signe de tête.
"It looks very nice," she says with a nod → " C'est très joli, " dit-elle en hochant la tête.
"Yes," she replied with a nod of her head → " Oui, " répliqua-t-elle en hochant la tête.
"It was on the news," said Leo, with a nod towards the television → " Ils l'ont dit aux infos, " dit Leo en signalant la télé de la tête.
to give a nod (to show agreement) → faire signe que oui de la tête
I left the table with a nod to my host → Je me levai de table en saluant mon hôte d'un signe de tête.
"It looks very nice," she says with a nod → " C'est très joli, " dit-elle en hochant la tête.
"Yes," she replied with a nod of her head → " Oui, " répliqua-t-elle en hochant la tête.
"It was on the news," said Leo, with a nod towards the television → " Ils l'ont dit aux infos, " dit Leo en signalant la télé de la tête.
to give a nod (to show agreement) → faire signe que oui de la tête
(= greet) → saluer d'un signe de tête
(= indicate) → signaler de la tête
to nod off to sleep → s'assoupir
nod off
vi (= fall asleep) → s'assoupirto nod off to sleep → s'assoupir
nod to
vt fus (= give a signal) to nod to sb to do sth → faire signe de la tête à qn de faire qch
He lifted the end of the canoe, nodding to me to take up mine → Il souleva l'extrémité du canoë et me fit signe de la tête de soulever l'autre.
"Ask him," said Rob, nodding towards Stevens → " Demande-lui, " dit Rob, signalant Stevens de la tête.
He lifted the end of the canoe, nodding to me to take up mine → Il souleva l'extrémité du canoë et me fit signe de la tête de soulever l'autre.
nod towards
vt fus (indicating) → signaler de la tête"Ask him," said Rob, nodding towards Stevens → " Demande-lui, " dit Rob, signalant Stevens de la tête.
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nod
n
→ Nicken nt; he gave a quick nod → er nickte kurz; to give somebody a nod → jdm zunicken; to give somebody the nod (fig) → jdm grünes Licht geben; to answer with a nod → (zustimmend) nicken; to give somebody a nod and a wink (fig) → jdm im Stillen zustimmen; a nod is as good as a wink (to a blind man) (inf) → schon verstanden, das wird er schon verstehen; to go through on the nod (inf) → ohne Einwände angenommen werden
vi
(person, flowers) → nicken; (plumes) → wippen; to nod to somebody → jdm zunicken; to nod toward(s) something → mit dem Kopf auf etw zeigen; to nod in agreement → zustimmend nicken; he nodded to me to leave → er gab mir durch ein Nicken zu verstehen, dass ich gehen sollte
(= doze) → ein Nickerchen machen (inf); she was nodding over a book → sie war über einem Buch eingenickt (inf)
even Homer nods → Irren or irren ist menschlich (Prov)
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
nod
[nɒd]1. n → cenno del capo
to give sb a nod → fare un cenno col capo a qn (answering yes) → accennare di sì a qn, fare di sì col capo a qn
to give sb a nod → fare un cenno col capo a qn (answering yes) → accennare di sì a qn, fare di sì col capo a qn
2. vt to nod one's head → fare di sì col capo
he nodded a greeting → accennò un saluto col capo
they nodded their agreement → accennarono di sì (col capo)
he nodded a greeting → accennò un saluto col capo
they nodded their agreement → accennarono di sì (col capo)
3. vi
a. → fare un cenno col capo; (say yes) → far segno di sì col capo, annuire
he nodded to me in a friendly way → mi ha salutato cordialmente con un cenno del capo
we have a nodding acquaintance → ci conosciamo solo di vista
he nodded to me in a friendly way → mi ha salutato cordialmente con un cenno del capo
we have a nodding acquaintance → ci conosciamo solo di vista
b. (doze) → ciondolare il capo (per il sonno); (sleep) → sonnecchiare
nod off vi + adv → appisolarsi, assopirsi
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
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.
2. to let the head fall forward and downward when sleepy. Grandmother sat nodding by the fire.
noun a nodding movement of the head. He answered with a nod.
nod off to fall asleep. He nodded off while she was speaking to him.
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nod
→ يُومِئُ بِرَأسِهِ přikývnout nikke nicken γνέφω asentir con la cabeza nyökätä hocher kimnuti annuire うなずく 머리를 끄덕이다 knikken nikke ukłonić się acenar com a cabeça кивать nicka พยักหน้า başıyla onaylamak gật đầu 点头Multilingual 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.