Nod Through

Pronunciation: /nɑd θruː/

Definitions of nod through

noun a quick downward or forward movement of the head, typically as a sign of agreement or acknowledgement

Example Sentences

A1 She gave a nod through the window to indicate that she was ready to leave.

A2 The teacher gave a nod through the classroom door to signal that the lesson was over.

B1 He received a nod through the crowd from his friend, acknowledging his presence.

B2 The manager gave a nod through the video call to approve the new project proposal.

C1 The diplomat exchanged a nod through the formal reception, acknowledging each other's presence.

C2 The CEO gave a nod through the board meeting to indicate his agreement with the new business strategy.

Examples of nod through in a Sentence

formal She gave a nod through the window to indicate that she was ready to leave.

informal He nodded through the crowd to get his friend's attention.

slang I'll nod through the meeting and catch up on the details later.

figurative The artist nodded through the final touches of the painting, satisfied with the result.

Grammatical Forms of nod through

• past tense: nodded
• plural: nod throughs
• comparative: more nod through
• superlative: most nod through
• present tense: nod through
• future tense: will nod through
• perfect tense: have nodded through
• continuous tense: is nodding through
• singular: nod through
• positive degree: nod through
• infinitive: to nod through
• gerund: nodding through
• participle: nodded through

Origin and Evolution of nod through

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'nod through' likely originated from the gesture of nodding one's head to signal agreement or approval.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'nod through' has evolved to mean to approve or allow something quickly or without much consideration.