nod

US /nɑːd/
UK /nɑːd/
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1.

cenno

lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give a signal

:
She gave a quick nod of approval.
Fece un rapido cenno di assenso.
He responded with a silent nod.
Rispose con un cenno silenzioso.
1.

annuire

lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give a signal

:
She nodded in agreement.
Lei annuì in segno di accordo.
He nodded to acknowledge her presence.
Annuì per riconoscere la sua presenza.
2.

assopirsi, sonnecchiare

allow one's head to fall forward when drowsy or asleep

:
The old man began to nod off in his armchair.
Il vecchio cominciò ad assopirsi nella sua poltrona.
She was so tired she kept nodding.
Era così stanca che continuava ad assopirsi.