blink

B1 · Intermediate

v. to shine with a light that goes on and off quickly.

v. to flash on and off at regular or irregular intervals, often used of electronic indicators or distant signals.

Español:guiñar

“A small red light started to blink on the camera when the battery was low.”

“The cursor continued to blink rhythmically on the empty document, as if mocking his inability to produce a single sentence of the report.”

C1 · Advanced Informal

v. to show surprise or fear, or to change your mind when someone pressures you.

v. to show a momentary reaction of surprise, hesitation, or concession, especially in a high-stakes confrontation.

“The director didn't even blink when I asked for a higher salary.”

“In the final hours of the trade negotiations, neither side was willing to blink, leading to a temporary stalemate that frustrated the mediators.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. the act of closing and opening your eyes quickly.

n. a single rapid closure and opening of the eyelids.

Español:parpadeo

“With a quick blink, he tried to get the dust out of his eye.”

“The entire sequence happened in a blink, leaving the witnesses struggling to recall the exact order of events.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a very short period of time.

n. an extremely brief interval of time; almost exclusively used in the idiomatic phrase 'in the blink of an eye'.

“The summer went by in the blink of an eye.”

“The digital landscape can shift in the blink of an eye, rendering yesterday's cutting-edge software completely obsolete.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Music Slang

n. a name for a fan of the famous music group Blackpink.

n. a collective noun or identifier for a devotee of the South Korean girl group Blackpink.

“She has been a dedicated Blink since the group first started.”

“The stadium was filled with thousands of Blinks waving pink lightsticks in unison as the concert began.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Nautical Technical

n. a bright white light on the horizon caused by ice at sea.

n. a bright, yellowish-white glare on the underside of clouds or on the horizon, produced by the reflection of light from distant ice.

“The sailors spotted a blink on the horizon, warning them of ice ahead.”

“The navigator identified the distinct ice blink through the fog, allowing the vessel to adjust its course before encountering the pack ice floes.”