nod

• حركة سريعة يخفض بها الرأس ثم يرفع، تُستعمل للتعبير عن الموافقة أو التحية أو الإشارة إلى شخص أو شيء.

A noun referring to an act of lowering and raising the head quickly, often used to indicate agreement, acknowledgment, or a signal.

1. Head gestureA2formal

   An act of moving the head up and down, typically to indicate agreement, greeting, or acknowledgment.

   إيماءة الرأس

   • He gave a nod of approval.
   • She responded with a polite nod.
   • A simple nod can mean 'yes' in many cultures.

   المرادفاتbobbowdipinclination

2. Signal or signB1informal

   A subtle or indirect indication of agreement or permission.

   إشارة أو علامة

   • The boss gave the nod to start the project.
   • We are waiting for the final nod from the committee.
   • He got the nod to proceed with the plan.

   المرادفاتapprovalassentconsentcuehintindicationintimationsignsignalwink

• فعل يدل على تحريك الرأس بخفة إلى أسفل ثم إلى أعلى، ويُستعمل غالبًا للتعبير عن الموافقة أو الإشارة إلى شخص ما أو التحية.

A verb used to indicate the act of lowering and raising the head slightly, often as a gesture of agreement, acknowledgment, or greeting.

1. Move head up and downA2formal

   To move your head up and down to show agreement, understanding, or greeting.

   إيماءة الرأس

   • She nodded her head in agreement.
   • He nodded to show he understood the instructions.
   • The teacher nodded at the student to continue.

   المرادفاتbobdip

   الأضدادshake

2. A2formal

   To make a slight downward movement of the head as a signal or gesture.

   أومأ برأسه

   • He nodded towards the door to indicate it was time to leave.
   • She nodded at the waiter to bring the bill.
   • The guard nodded for us to enter the building.

   المرادفاتgestureindicatemotionsignal

   الأضدادshake

3. Become drowsyB1informal

   To let your head drop forward when you are falling asleep, especially while sitting.

   الإغفاء والرأس يميل

   • He nodded off during the boring lecture.
   • She was so tired she kept nodding at her desk.
   • The old man nodded in his armchair by the fire.

   المرادفاتdozedrowse

الصيغ المركّبةnod off