blinking

ˈblɪŋkɪŋ
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Translation of blinking from English into Dutch,

Noun

1.

eye reflex

act of closing and opening eyes rapidly
  • Blinking helps keep the eyes moist.Knipperen helpt de ogen vochtig te houden.
2.

light signal

quick opening and closing of a light
  • The blinking of the traffic light was confusing.Het knipperen van het verkeerslicht was verwarrend.

Adjective

1.

movement

showing a rapid opening and closing action
  • The blinking light caught my attention.Het knipperende licht trok mijn aandacht.
2.

mild expletive

UK
used to express irritation or annoyance
UK
  • It's that blinking noise again keeping me awake.Het is weer dat vervelende geluid dat me wakker houdt.
3.

language

RareSlangUK
used as an informal intensifier in UK slang
RareSlangUK
  • It's a blinking mess in here.Het is hier een verdomde puinhoop.
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Expressions with blinking: examples in English and translations in Dutch

zonder met de ogen te knipperen
He answered the question without blinking an eye.
zonder een spier te vertrekken
zonder emotie
She delivered the news without blinking.
ontzettende idioot
Don't be such a blinking idiot!
eindelijk
It's about blinking time too that you showed up!
wat een lef
What a blinking cheek to ask for more money!
jij stomme idioot
You blinking idiot, you left the door open again!

Synonyms and analogies of blinking in English

Examples of blinking in a sentence

  • Blinking is a natural response to bright lights.
  • The blinking of the lighthouse guided the ships.
  • He noticed the blinking of the camera's red light.
  • The blinking cursor on the screen was annoying.
  • She noticed the blinking indicator on the dashboard.
  • That blinking car alarm is driving me crazy.

Translations of "blinking" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
knipperendprtp.

In the dark alley, the blinking signal light marked the entrance clearly.

In het donkere steegje maakte een knipperend lampje de ingang duidelijk zichtbaar.

A blinking signal light warned drivers of the upcoming turn.

Een knipperend knipperlicht waarschuwde bestuurders voor de bocht die eraan kwam.

Noun
knipperlichtn.

There's a blinking yellow light above a switch.

Je ziet een geel knipperlicht en een schakelaar.

You know you ran through a blinking red light back there?

Weet u dat u net door een rood knipperlicht reed?

knipperen

The blinking on the server rack showed some devices were not responding.

Het knipperen op het serverrack liet zien dat sommige apparaten niet reageerden.

She acted involuntarily by blinking rapidly after the bright flash.

Ze reageerde automatisch en begon snel te knipperen na de felle flits.

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blinking: Examples and translations in context

The blinking cursor indicated where the next word would be entered.

De knipperende cursor gaf precies aan waar het volgende woord zou verschijnen.

The text editor shows a blinking cursor to guide your typing location.

De teksteditor toont een knipperende cursor zodat je ziet waar je typt.

The blinking lightbulb in the hallway needed to be replaced soon.

De knipperende gloeilamp op de gang moest snel worden vervangen.

The blinking indicator lamp alerted him to a potential malfunction inside.

Het knipperende controlelampje waarschuwde hem voor een mogelijke storing binnenin.

His blinking flashlight helped him find the way in the dark cave.

Met zijn knipperende zaklamp wist hij de weg te vinden in de donkere grot.

He noticed the blinking sign outside the store advertising a sale.

Hij merkte het knipperende bord buiten de winkel op dat een uitverkoop aankondigde.

The control panel came alive with blinking lights and beeping sounds.

Het bedieningspaneel kwam tot leven met knipperende lampjes en piepende geluiden.

A light show with blinking patterns captivated the crowd at the street fair.

Een lichtshow met knipperende patronen wist het publiek op de braderie helemaal te grijpen.

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