blank

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. showing no feeling or understanding on your face.

adj. showing a lack of expression, interest, or comprehension; often used of a person's face or gaze.

“He just gave me a blank look when I asked him for help.”

“The witness maintained a blank expression throughout the cross-examination, refusing to betray any sign of nervousness or guilt.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. an empty space on a form or document where you should write something.

n. a space left empty in a document or form, intended to be filled with specific information.

日本語:欄※

Español:espacio

“Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb.”

“The contract contained several critical blanks that had not been initialled by either party, rendering the agreement legally questionable.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Military Technical

n. a type of bullet that makes a loud noise but does not fire a piece of metal.

n. a cartridge containing gunpowder but no projectile, used in training or theatrical performances to simulate gunfire.

“The soldiers were only using blanks during the training exercise in the woods.”

“The film crew ensured that all weapons were loaded with blanks to prevent any accidental injuries during the high-intensity action sequence.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a moment when you suddenly cannot remember something.

n. a sudden, temporary failure to recall information or a specific memory.

“My mind went a complete blank when the teacher asked me the question.”

“Despite weeks of preparation, he drew a total blank when the interviewer asked him to describe his greatest professional failure.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

v. to suddenly be unable to remember something you usually know.

v. to experience a sudden, temporary inability to retrieve information from memory; often used with 'on'.

“I'm sorry, I'm totally blanking on your name right now.”

“The presenter started the speech confidently but began blanking on the specific statistics halfway through the second slide.”

C1 · Advanced British English · Slang · Informal

v. to pretend you do not see or hear someone you know.

v. to deliberately ignore someone, typically by failing to acknowledge their presence or greeting.

“I saw her at the mall, but she completely blanked me.”

“After their argument at the party, he spent the rest of the week blanking her in the office corridors.”

C1 · Advanced Sports American English · Informal

v. to stop the other team from scoring any points in a game.

v. to prevent an opponent from scoring any points or goals during a match.

“The home team blanked the visitors 4-0 in a dominant performance.”

“The underdog team managed to blank the reigning champions for three quarters before finally conceding a goal in the final minutes.”