flash at

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To direct a brief light towards someone or something.

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Examples (10)

  • The security guard flashed his torch at the suspicious figure.
  • She flashed the laser pointer at the screen during her presentation.
  • The lighthouse flashed its beam at the approaching ship.
  • He flashed his headlights at the oncoming traffic to warn them.
  • The photographer flashed the camera at the celebrities on the red carpet.
  • The police officer flashed his badge at the crowd to identify himself.
  • She flashed her phone's flashlight at the dark corner of the room.
  • The strobe light flashed at the dancers throughout the night.
  • He flashed the mirror at the window to signal for help.
  • The signal tower flashed its warning lights at the aircraft.