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to blink
verbgeneral usecommon/pɨʃtɐnɨˈʒaɾ/pes·ta·ne·jar
Definitions
21
To shut and open the eyes quickly.
Usage examples
“He blinked a lot because of the bright light.”
“The baby blinked while looking at the light.”
Common combinations
blink a lotblink rapidlywithout blinking
Idiomatic expressions
- not bat an eyelid (not hesitate or react)
2
To pause before saying or doing something, especially through uncertainty.
Usage examples
“He didn't hesitate in the face of the threat.”
“She hesitated before making the final decision.”
Common combinations
without hesitationhesitate before