blip

• Ein kurzes, plötzliches und meist unbedeutendes Ereignis, z. B. ein kurzer Aussetzer, eine Störung oder ein Signal; auch ein kleiner Punkt auf einem Radar- oder Bildschirm, der ein Objekt anzeigt.

A noun referring to a sudden minor shock, a meaningless interruption, or a radar echo displayed to indicate the position of a reflecting surface.

1. Minor interruptionB2informal

   A sudden, minor, and often temporary shock, disruption, or deviation from the norm.

   Kurzzeitige Störung

   • The stock market experienced a small blip before recovering.
   • Our vacation was just a blip in our busy work schedule.
   • The power outage was only a brief blip in the day's events.

   Synonymeaberrationanomalydeviationdisruptiondisturbancefluctuationglitchhiccupsetbackstumble

2. Radar signalB2formaltechnical

   A visual signal on a radar screen, typically a small dot or echo, indicating the position of an object.

   Signal auf dem Radar

   • The radar operator spotted a blip on the screen.
   • A small blip appeared, indicating an approaching aircraft.
   • The blip disappeared from the radar as the ship moved out of range.

   Synonymedotechopipsignaltrace