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give someone the nod

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give someone the nod

1. tv. to signal someone by nodding. (Not slang.) I gave Pete the nod, and he started the procedure.

2. tv. to choose someone. (see also get the nod.) The committee gave Frank the nod for the job.

See also: give, nod