1. to nod off (give your okay, usually in a business context)
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Vocab:
lachen, lächeln, der Mund, die Augen, blinzeln, hochnäsig, rümpfen, runzeln
Vocab:
neigen (zu), die Neigung, die Abneigung, die Zuneigung, abgeneigt sein, nicken, das Nickerchen
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Hi Emanuel. “To Nod off “is actually an incorrect translation. “To nod off” actually means to fall asleep (usually when you are not supposed to be asleep.
There is a phrase “to give the nod (to something)” but this isn’t something I’d personally use and isn’t the most common way off expressing this. It’s also a bit informal so might be used in specific contexts.
I think “approve” would be a better translation. “To sign something off ” also gets used in certain contexts, even if there is no actual signing involved. Sometime “to green light” something gets used by journalists / business people but its something
How informal is this word? I’m assuming that your example implies a cursory approval?