Meaning & Definition of Blink in English
English⟶
Blink
/blɪŋk/
noun
1. A reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
synonym:
- blink,
- eye blink,
- blinking,
- wink,
- winking,
- nictitation,
- nictation
verb
1. Briefly shut the eyes
- "The tv announcer never seems to blink"
synonym:
- blink,
- wink,
- nictitate,
- nictate
2. Force to go away by blinking
- "Blink away tears"
synonym:
- wink,
- blink,
- blink away
3. Gleam or glow intermittently
- "The lights were flashing"
synonym:
- flash,
- blink,
- wink,
- twinkle,
- winkle
Examples of using
The firefighters put out the fire in the blink of an eye.
The police usually blink at cars parked here.