verb
- to shut and open the eyes quickly
- to flash on and off
- to hesitate or show weakness
Usage: informal
noun
- a quick closing and opening of the eyes
- a brief flash of light
Examples
- She blinked in the bright sunlight.
- The warning light blinked red on the dashboard.
- He didn’t blink when asked the difficult question.
- The computer screen went dark without a blink of warning.
- I caught a blink of movement in the corner of my eye.
- The lighthouse sent out a steady blink across the water.
- Don’t blink or you’ll miss the shooting star.