blinking

UK
/ˈblɪŋkɪŋ/
US
/ˈblɪŋkɪŋ/
blinkingnoun
blinkings
pl
Translations
The blinking of the stars was mesmerizing.
Мерцание звезд было завораживающим.
The blinking of the traffic light caught my attention.
Мигание светофора привлекло мое внимание.
Additional translations
Definitions
The act of closing and opening the eyes rapidly.
Her constant blinking was a sign of her nervousness during the interview.
A brief interruption or flicker, often used in reference to lights.
The blinking of the streetlight made it difficult to see clearly at night.
blinkingadjective
UK
/ˈblɪŋkɪŋ/
US
/ˈblɪŋkɪŋ/
Translations
The blinking light on the dashboard indicated a problem.
Мигающий свет на приборной панели указывал на проблему.
The blinking stars in the night sky were mesmerizing.
Мерцающие звезды на ночном небе были завораживающими.
Definitions
Flickering on and off; flashing intermittently.
She stared at the blinking cursor on the screen.
Used as a mild expletive intensifier before a noun, expressing annoyance or emphasis.
That blinking kid left the door open again.
blinkingadverb
UK
/ˈblɪŋkɪŋ/
US
/ˈblɪŋkɪŋ/
Used colloquially as a mild intensifier/expletive.
Definitions
Used as a mild intensifier expressing annoyance or emphasis.
I can't blinking well do everything myself!
blinkverb

blinking

Gerund

blinked
Past Simple
blinked
Past Participle
blinking
Gerund
UK
/blɪŋk/
US
/blɪŋk/
Translations
She had to blink several times to clear her vision.
Ей пришлось несколько раз моргнуть, чтобы прояснить зрение.
The light started to blink rapidly.
Свет начал быстро мигать.
Definitions
To close and open the eyes quickly.
She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.
To flash on and off in a regular or intermittent way.
The warning light blinked on the dashboard.
To react with surprise or confusion.
He blinked in disbelief at the unexpected news.
To ignore or pretend not to notice, especially something wrong or undesirable (often followed by "at").
Regulators cannot continue to blink at these obvious safety violations.
blinknoun
Definitions
A quick and involuntary closing and opening of the eyelids.
She gave a quick blink as the bright light hit her eyes.
A brief moment or instant.
In the blink of an eye, the opportunity was gone.