to nod one's head (in agreement)

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• nod — ► VERB (nodded, nodding) 1) lower and raise one s head slightly and briefly in greeting, assent, or understanding, or as a signal. 2) let one s head fall forward when drowsy or asleep. 3) (nod off) informal fall asleep. 4) make a mistake due to a …   English terms dictionary

• shake one's head — verb a) To move ones head from side to side, in a repeated swiveling motion from the neck, to indicate disagreement, negation, disbelief, or dismay. An Indian lost in the woods! said the scout, shaking his head doubtingly …   Wiktionary

• nod — 1 verb nodded, nodding (I, T) 1 to move your head up and down, especially in order to show agreement or understanding: I asked her if she was ready to go, and she nodded. | nod your head: Jane nodded her head sympathetically. | nod your… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• Nod (gesture) — A depiction of a man nodding A nod of the head is a gesture in which the head is tilted in alternating up and down arcs along the sagittal plane. In many cultures, it is most commonly, but not universally, used to indicate agreement, acceptance,… …   Wikipedia

• nod — nod1 W2 [nɔd US na:d] v past tense and past participle nodded present participle nodding [I and T] [Date: 1300 1400; Origin: Perhaps from Low German] 1.) to move your head up and down, especially in order to show agreement or understanding… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• nod — verb (nods, nodding, nodded) 1》 lower and raise one s head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or as a signal.     ↘signify or express in this way: he nodded his consent.     ↘(nod something through) informal… …   English new terms dictionary

• head — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 part of the body ADJECTIVE ▪ bare ▪ bald ▪ shaved ▪ blonde, dark, fair, grey/gray …   Collocations dictionary

• nod — [[t]nɒ̱d[/t]] ♦♦♦ nods, nodding, nodded 1) VERB: no passive If you nod, you move your head downwards and upwards to show that you are answering yes to a question, or to show agreement, understanding, or approval. Are you okay? I asked. She nodded …   English dictionary

• nod — [[t]nɒd[/t]] v. nod•ded, nod•ding, n. 1) to make a slight, quick inclination of the head, as in assent, greeting, or command 2) to let the head fall forward with a sudden, involuntary movement when sleepy 3) to become careless, inattentive, or… …   From formal English to slang

• head — head1 W1S1 [hed] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(top of body)¦ 2¦(mind)¦ 3¦(calm/sensible)¦ 4¦(person in charge)¦ 5¦(front/leading position)¦ 6¦(crazy)¦ 7 a head/per head 8¦(river/valley)¦ 9 come to a head 9 bring something to a head …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• U.S.–India Civil Nuclear Agreement — U.S. President George W. Bush and India s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh exchange handshakes in New Delhi on March 2, 2006. The 123 Agreement signed between the United States of America and the Republic of India is known as the U.S. India Civil… …   Wikipedia