nod

US /nɑːd/
UK /nɑːd/
"nod" picture
1.

knik

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

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She gave a quick nod of approval.
Ze gaf een snelle knik van goedkeuring.
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He responded with a silent nod.
Hij antwoordde met een stille knik.
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bowinclinationsignalgesture
1.

knikken

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

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She nodded in agreement.
Ze knikte instemmend.
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He nodded to acknowledge her presence.
Hij knikte om haar aanwezigheid te erkennen.
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bowinclineassentsignalgesture
2.

dommelen, wegzakken

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

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The old man began to nod off in his armchair.
De oude man begon weg te dommelen in zijn fauteuil.
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She was so tired she kept nodding.
Ze was zo moe dat ze bleef knikken (van de slaap).
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dozedrowseslumbersnooze
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nod off