nod

[nɑːd]

Definition:
1. A sign of assent or salutation or command.
2. The act of nodding the head.
3. Express or signify by nodding.
4. Lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation.
5. Let the head fall forward through drowsiness.

Use 'nod' in a sentence:

1. Now a study has found it really does help people nod off if it is milked from a cow at night.
2. You may nod off while driving.
3. For example, a nod of the head means "yes" to most of us.
4. He swallowed drily and nodded.
5. I hope he'll give the nod to the plan.
6. Presently the watcher began to nod; his head drooped lower and lower, both men began to snore now.
7. I asked him if he would help me and he nodded.
8. They depart, with a smile and a nod, and we miss them, and feel resentful.
9. But in Bulgaria and Greece a nod means "no" and a shake of the head means "yes".
10. 'Are you all right?' Laura nodded dumbly.
11. For Paris-Roubaix, a nod to the famed French bicycle race, the couple used sweetcorn to represent the road event's notorious cobblestones.
12. Pete and Jo were still in the land of Nod, so I went out for a walk in the morning sunshine.
13. She gave a nod and said, "I see."
14. In Bulgaria and Greece a nod means "no" and a shake of the head means "yes".
15. She nodded approval.
16. As the night deepened, Huck began to nod, and presently to snore.
17. He nodded assent.
18. The president nodded to the crowd as he passed in the motorcade.
19. She gave a nod of assent.
20. He looked at me and nodded, almost invisibly.
21. He nodded his head in hearty agreement.
22. I asked where Steve was and she nodded in the direction of the kitchen.
23. He nodded solemnly.
24. When we're talking with others, we can nod at the speaker from time to time to show that we're listening attentively.
25. She nodded in affirmation.
26. You nod and people know you are saying "Yes".
27. Of course, in certain circumstances, a simple wave, nod or smile may be appropriate.
28. He nodded his head sympathetically.
29. He gave me an approving nod.
30. A friendly nod or a wave of acknowledgement in response to an act of courtesy helps to create an atmosphere of goodwill and tolerance so necessary in modern traffic conditions.
31. Everything could be done by a nod and a wink.
32. He nodded gravely as I poured out my troubles.
33. The student began to nod off during math class.
34. In contrast, they might only respond to a girl's comments with a nod.
35. I know people can replace these words with a smile or nod.
36. We've been given the nod to expand the business.
37. They nodded in silent agreement.
38. She nodded her head in agreement.
39. She nodded in agreement, and he saw he had carried his point.
40. Her head nodded in agreement.
41. With a nod and a smile, she took leave of her friends.
42. He nodded to signify that he agreed.
43. Several people nodded in approval.
44. Don't let yon dog nod off.
45. She nodded wisely.
46. He sat nodding in front of the fire.
47. She nodded at him to begin speaking.
48. She nodded as a sign for us to sit down.
49. She could only nod, because her mouth was full.
50. As boards scrutinize succession plans in response to shareholder pressure, executives who don't get the nod also may wish to move on.
51. He nodded gratefully.
52. The judge appeared to nod off yesterday while a witness was being cross-examined.
53. He nodded absently, his attention absorbed by the screen.
54. While listening，you can nod your head to show you in favor of his/ her views.