Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
give the nod
idiom
/ɡɪv ðə nɒd/
Definition
To give approval or permission to someone; to indicate agreement or consent.
Examples
- After considering all the options, the manager gave the nod for the new project to start.
- She was waiting for her professor to give her the nod before she began her presentation.
Meaning
This phrase means to signal that something is okay to proceed, often used in the context of making a decision or allowing someone to take action.
Synonyms
- grant approval
- give the green light
- approve
- consent
