nod in agreement

Meaning

To move your head up and down to show that you agree with what someone is saying without necessarily speaking. This is a common non-verbal cue used in both professional meetings and casual conversations to show active listening and consensus.

Examples

• As the manager explained the new strategy, everyone around the table nodded in agreement.

  As the manager explained the new strategy, everyone around the table nodded in agreement.

• She didn't say a word, but she nodded in agreement when I suggested ordering pizza.

  She didn't say a word, but she nodded in agreement when I suggested ordering pizza.

• The audience members were nodding in agreement throughout the speaker's presentation.

  The audience members were nodding in agreement throughout the speaker's presentation.

• I looked at Mark, and he nodded in agreement, confirming we were on the same page.

  I looked at Mark, and he nodded in agreement, confirming we were on the same page.

• Instead of arguing, he simply nodded in agreement to avoid further conflict.

  Instead of arguing, he simply nodded in agreement to avoid further conflict.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ She nodded her head with agreement.

  ✓ She nodded her head in agreement.

  The standard prepositional phrase is 'in agreement', not 'with agreement'.

• ✗ They made a nod in agreement.

  ✓ They nodded in agreement.

  'Nod' is best used directly as a verb here, rather than using 'make a nod'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• While I was presenting my ideas, my partner silently _______.

  💡 Moved their head up and down to show they agreed (past tense).

  Show answer

  nodded in agreement

• You don't have to speak; just _______ if you understand the plan.

  💡 Show consent with a silent head movement.

  Show answer

  nod in agreement