nod

1 of 2verb

/nɑd/

Forms:nods,nodding,nodded,nodded

1

to move one's head up and down as a sign of agreement, understanding, or greeting

B2

He nodded to greet his neighbor as he walked by.
She nodded in agreement with his statement.
The audience nodded in understanding as the speaker explained the concept.
The teacher nodded approvingly at the student's answer.

2

to allow the head to droop forward as one becomes sleepy

He began to nod as he waited, barely able to keep his eyes open.
The child nodded in his chair, drifting in and out of sleep.
The warmth of the fire made him nod, his head dropping to his chest.
He felt himself nodding during the movie, struggling to stay awake.
The monotonous music made him nod in his seat.

3

to lean or tilt from an upright position

The flower nodded in the breeze, its stem bending slightly.
The thin pole nodded as the wind grew stronger, leaning slightly to one side.
His stack of books nodded on the desk, looking ready to collapse.
The tower began to nod during the storm, swaying with the strong winds.
The unbalanced stack of boxes nodded, threatening to tumble down.