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Definition nod in British English

nod verb

verb
/nɒd/

▪ approvingly, gravely, grimly, sagely, slowly, sympathetically, thoughtfully, vigorously

1

to move your head first downwards and then upwards, to answer 'Yes' to a question or to show that you agree, approve, or understand

Example

I expected an argument, but she merely nodded and went out.

Example

The manager nodded his understanding.

Example

Alison smiled and nodded in agreement.

Example

Luke was nodding his head thoughtfully.

2

to move your head once in a particular direction, for example to make someone look at something or to give someone a signal to do something

Example

'They're having fun', she said, nodding towards the kids on the beach.

Example

She nodded at the waiter for him to bring in the cake.

Example

I nodded to my friend and she rang the bell.

3

to move your head downwards and upwards as a way of saying hello, goodbye, thank you etc

Example

Mel nodded her thanks to Adam.

Example

The man smiled shyly and nodded at her.

4

if a football player nods the ball in a particular direction, they hit it there with their head

Example

He nodded the ball over the line.

Synonyms and related words
strike at kick play
5

if a plant or other long object nods, its top part moves slightly forward several times

Example

The ears of corn nodded gently in the breeze.

Synonyms and related words
swing bounce rock
Definition nod in British English