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to nod
01
annullare
to move one's head up and down as a sign of agreement, understanding, or greeting
Intransitive
Example
The teacher nodded approvingly at the student 's answer.
She nodded in agreement with his statement.
The audience nodded in understanding as the speaker explained the concept.
1.1
annuire, scuotere la testa
to show agreement, acknowledgment, or greeting by moving the head up and down
Transitive: to nod one's greeting or attitude
Example
The teacher nodded her understanding as the student explained his point.
She nodded her approval as he presented his ideas.
She nodded her encouragement, urging him to proceed.
02
annuire, assopirsi
to allow the head to droop forward as one becomes sleepy
Intransitive
Example
The child nodded in his chair, drifting in and out of sleep.
He felt himself nodding during the movie, struggling to stay awake.
03
inclinare, pendere
to lean or tilt from an upright position
Intransitive
Example
The unbalanced stack of boxes nodded, threatening to tumble down.
His stack of books nodded on the desk, looking ready to collapse.
The thin pole nodded as the wind grew stronger, leaning slightly to one side.
Nod
01
annuo, cenno
the act of nodding the head
02
annuale, segno di assenso
a sign of assent or salutation or command
Esempio
The teacher nodded approvingly at the student's answer.
She nodded in agreement with his statement.
The audience nodded in understanding as the speaker explained the concept.
He nodded to greet his neighbor as he walked by.
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