nodding
点头,点点头,点头示意,点头的
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Definitions
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nod·ded, nod·ding.
- : to make a slight, quick downward bending forward of the head, as in assent, greeting, or command.
- : to let the head fall slightly forward with a sudden, involuntary movement when sleepy.
- : to doze, especially in a sitting position: The speaker was so boring that half the audience was nodding.
- : to become careless, inattentive, or listless; make an error or mistake through lack of attention.
- : to droop, bend, or incline with a swaying motion.
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nod·ded, nod·ding.
- : to bend in a short, quick downward movement, as of assent or greeting.
- : to express or signify by such a movement of the head: to nod approval; to nod agreement.
- : to summon, bring, or send by a nod of the head.
- : to cause to lean or sway; incline.
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- : a short, quick downward bending forward of the head, as in assent, greeting, or command, or because of drowsiness.
- : a brief period of sleep; nap.
- : a bending or swaying movement.
- : a gesture or action indicating that someone or something has been approved, selected, recognized, etc.: The domed ceiling is a nod to traditional library reading rooms.
- : a nomination, as for an office or award: It looks like he’s locked up the party’s nod for governor. The film has received critical praise and two Oscar nods.
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- : nod off, to fall asleep or doze, especially in a sitting position: He was reprimanded for nodding off in class.
- : nod out, Slang. to fall asleep, especially owing to the effects of a drug.
Phrases
- nodding acquaintance
- nod off
- get the nod
Synonyms & Antonyms
Examples
In a nod to the pandemic, Apple has had to limit the number of customers in its stores and make moves like shifting its popular “Today at Apple” series of in-store tutorials online.
The first offering, which has already been put on film, is a nod to Signature’s most entrenched tradition, an embrace of the work of composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim.
It reminded us to appreciate small yet positive interactions with strangers—a wave, a nod, or a smile as we jogged by.
This one was a nod to the company’s Service cloud, which encompasses both customer service and field service.
While some other smartwatches offer some kind of nod to fitness tech, their offerings are likely OK for the casual fitness enthusiast but won’t satisfy the hardcore.
When he says something, nod; this nodding will induce him to agree with you.
“No, they deserve it,” he said before nodding and walking off.
Somewhere, a no-longer-in-the-league Tebow is ruefully nodding.
Over by the bed his wife and sister are nodding their heads.
Keeping the same not-smile smile on your face, nodding quickly and answering with one word.
"If you please," continued Mr Bellamy, nodding to them very graciously; and they departed.
She turned her gaze away from the mirror, and saw Sarah's grey head inadvertently nodding, as it always nodded.
Brittles is right, said Mr. Giles, nodding his head, approvingly; from a woman nothing else was to be expected.
Still they were pleased to hear him, the elders nodding their heads approvingly, and smiling at one another.
I have heard of you before, knowingly spoke the violinist, nodding his head sadly.