Wink At (Verb)
Meaning
Give one's silent approval to.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- She winked at her best friend to let her know it was the right time to take a photo.
- The officer winked at the detective, signaling that the suspect's alibi was false.
- During the presentation, the CEO winked at the investors, giving a subtle hint of a potential merger.
- The mother winked at her child, indicating it was okay to have another cookie.
- The coach winked at his player, signaling him to make the shot.