eye contact

eye contact
noun
1. a meeting of the eyes between two people that expresses meaningful nonverbal communication
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it was a mere glance, but the eye contact was enough to tell her that he was desperate to leave

Hypernyms: ↑visual communication
2. contact that occurs when two people look directly at each other
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a teacher should make eye contact with the students

Hypernyms: ↑contact

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noun [noncount]
: a situation in which two people are looking directly into each other's eyes

He maintained eye contact with me throughout the conversation.

The speaker made eye contact with audience members.

The jury avoided eye contact with the defendant as the verdict was read.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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