Wink at
/wɪŋk æt/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To pretend not to see or acknowledge something that is wrong or inappropriate.
- The manager decided to wink at the employee's lateness because she was a top performer.
- Despite his strict policies, the principal would sometimes wink at minor dress code violations.
- Parents often wink at the playful mischief of young children.
2. To signal subtly using facial expressions, especially by closing one eye briefly.
- She winked at him to let him know she understood the plan.
- He winked at the kids to assure them that everything was going to be fine.
- The magician winked at the audience after a successful trick.
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