Get the nod Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈnɑd
GETH-thuh-NAHD
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /nˈɒd
get-thuh-NOD
Definition
To be chosen or given approval, especially for a job, position, or opportunity.
Usage & Nuances
Informal expression, mostly used in professional or sporting contexts. Typical patterns: 'get the nod for', 'get the nod to do something'. Implies a decision-maker has given approval over other candidates.
Spanish: recibir la aprobación - ser elegidoPortuguese (BR): receber o aval - ser escolhidoPortuguese (PT): receber o aval - ser escolhidoChinese (Simplified): 获得认可 - 被选中Chinese (Traditional): 獲得認可 - 被選中Hindi: मंज़ूरी मिलना - चुना जानाArabic: يحصل على الموافقة - يتم اختيارهBengali: অনুমোদন পাওয়া - নির্বাচিত হওয়াRussian: одобрение получить - выбратьсяJapanese: 選ばれる - 承認を得るVietnamese: được chọn - được phê duyệtKorean: 선택되다 - 승인받다Turkish: onay almak - seçilmekUrdu: منظوری ملنا - منتخب ہوناIndonesian: mendapat persetujuan - terpilih
Example Sentences
She was happy to get the nod for the new project.
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Only one player will get the nod to play in the final game.
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Did you get the nod for the promotion?
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After weeks of waiting, he finally got the nod to lead the team.
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Who do you think will get the nod for the manager position this year?
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Maria must have done a great job—she got the nod over three other candidates.
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