nods

verb

1. 1

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

2. 2

   To briefly incline the head downwards as a cursory greeting.

3. 3

   To sway, move up and down.

4. 4

   To gradually fall asleep.

5. 5

   To signify by a nod.

   “They nodded their assent.”

6. 6

   To make a mistake by being temporarily inattentive or tired

7. 7

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

   “Jones nods the ball back to his goalkeeper.”

8. 8

   To allude to something.

9. 9

   To fall asleep while under the influence of opiates.