nod in
C1 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To use a nod of your head to tell someone they can come in or go ahead.
Literal meaning: To nod one's head inward or toward the entrance — fully transparent.
Meanings
1 C1 neutral
To silently gesture with a nod of the head for someone to enter or proceed.
"The security guard recognised her and nodded her in without checking her ID."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Relatively uncommon as a fixed phrasal verb. More often described in narrative prose. The nod replaces spoken permission. Sometimes used in journalism or fiction to describe security staff or officials allowing someone through.
Commonly used with
security guard bouncer doorman
Forms
Base
nod in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
nods in
he/she/it
Past simple
noded in
yesterday
Past participle
noded in
have + pp
-ing form
noding in
continuous
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