B2verbhealth
US/blɪŋk/
UK/blɪŋk/
to shut and open your eyes very quickly; also, of a light, to go on and off
In context
Try to blink more often when you stare at a screen all day.
The little girl blinked in surprise when the lights came on.
A red light was blinking on the dashboard of the car.
Words that go with blink
verb + adverb
- blink rapidlyShe blinked rapidly to stop herself from crying.
- blink twiceIf you can hear me, blink twice.
- blink awayShe blinked away the sleep and checked her phone.
verb + noun
- blink back tearsHe tried to blink back tears as he said goodbye.
verb + preposition
- blink in surpriseThe students blinked in surprise when the teacher started singing.