blinker

[ˈblɪŋkər]

blinker Definition

• 1. a device that flashes a light, especially on a vehicle, to indicate that it is about to change direction
• 2. a piece of leather or plastic attached to a horse’s bridle to prevent it from seeing objects at the side and behind

Using blinker: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blinker" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He forgot to turn off his blinker after changing lanes.

• Example

  The car's blinker was broken, so he used hand signals to indicate turns.

• Example

  The horse wore blinkers to help it focus on the race ahead.

blinker Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for blinker

• indicator
• winker
• turn signal
• flasher

Phrases with blinker

• put blinkers on

  to limit someone's perspective or awareness of something

  Example

  The company put blinkers on its employees by not allowing them to see the full picture.

• have blinkers on

  to have a narrow or limited perspective or awareness of something

  Example

  He has blinkers on when it comes to his political views and refuses to consider other perspectives.

• take the blinkers off

  to broaden one's perspective or awareness of something

  Example

  It's time to take the blinkers off and consider all the options available to us.

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Summary: blinker in Brief

A 'blinker' [ˈblɪŋkər] is a device that flashes a light, often found on vehicles, to indicate a change in direction. It can also refer to a piece of leather or plastic attached to a horse's bridle to limit its vision. Phrases like 'put blinkers on' and 'have blinkers on' describe limiting one's perspective, while 'take the blinkers off' means broadening one's perspective.