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/nɔd/ /nɒd/ /nɑd/

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noun

إيماءة بالرأس

An instance of inclining the head up and down, as to indicate agreement, or as a cursory greeting.

Examples :

"My mom gave a quick nod of her head to show she understood. "

أومأت أمي برأسها بسرعة لتُظهر أنها فهمت.

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noun

إشارة، تلميح

A reference or allusion to something.

Examples :

"The teacher's lecture had a nod to the famous scientist's work. "

كان لمحاضرة المعلم إشارة إلى عمل العالم الشهير.

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noun

ترشيح

Examples :

"For the fifth time in her career she received a Grammy nod, she has yet to win the award."

للمرة الخامسة في مسيرتها المهنية، تلقت ترشيحًا لجائزة جرامي، لكنها لم تفز بالجائزة بعد.

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noun

موافقة، إقرار

Examples :

"The plan is expected to get the nod from councillors at the next meeting."

من المتوقع أن تحصل الخطة على موافقة المستشارين في الاجتماع القادم.

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verb

أومأ برأسه

To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.

Examples :

"The teacher asked if everyone understood the new math concept, and the students all nodded in agreement. "

سأل المعلم عما إذا كان الجميع قد فهموا المفهوم الرياضي الجديد، فأومأ جميع الطلاب بالموافقة.

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verb

أومأ برأسه

To briefly incline the head downwards as a cursory greeting.

Examples :

"The student nodded politely to the teacher before leaving the classroom. "

أومأ الطالب بأدب للمعلم قبل مغادرة الفصل.

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verb

أومأ برأسه

To sway, move up and down.

Examples :

"The tired student nodded their head up and down as the teacher explained the difficult math problem. "

أومأ الطالب المتعب برأسه صعودًا وهبوطًا بينما كان المعلم يشرح مسألة الرياضيات الصعبة.

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verb

غفا، نعس

To gradually fall asleep.

Examples :

"After a long day at work, Sarah nodded off in her chair. "

بعد يوم طويل في العمل، غفت سارة في كرسيها.

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verb

أومأ برأسه

To signify by a nod.

Examples :

"They nodded their assent."

أومأوا برأسهم بالموافقة.

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verb

أخطأ، زلّ

To make a mistake by being temporarily inattentive or tired

Examples :

"The student nodded during the important math test, missing a crucial step in the calculation. "

أخطأ الطالب أثناء اختبار الرياضيات المهم، وفقد خطوة حاسمة في الحساب.

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verb

سدد الكرة بالرأس

To head; to strike the ball with one's head.

Examples :

"Jones nods the ball back to his goalkeeper."

يسدد جونز الكرة برأسه إلى حارس مرماه.

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verb

أشار إلى، لمح إلى

To allude to something.

Examples :

"The teacher's comments about the upcoming test subtly nodded to the importance of studying. "

أشارت تعليقات المعلم حول الاختبار القادم بشكل خفي إلى أهمية الدراسة.

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verb

غفا، نعس

To fall asleep while under the influence of opiates.

Examples :

"The patient nodded off during the doctor's explanation of the medication's side effects. "

غفا المريض أثناء شرح الطبيب لآثار الدواء الجانبية.

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