shine a torch

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To direct the light of a torch onto something. British English.

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Examples (10)

  • I shone my torch through the crack in the door.
  • A powerful torch shone in their direction.
  • He shone a torch onto the lock to see where the key went.
  • Can you shine your torch over here for a second?
  • The rescue team shone their torches into the dark cave.
  • She shone the torch directly into my eyes by mistake.
  • We shone a torch under the car to check for leaks.
  • Someone was shining a torch through the window.
  • I had to shine my torch on the map to find the way.
  • The security guard shone his torch around the empty warehouse.