blank

Describes something that has no writing, marks, or images; also used to describe an expressionless face or a lack of understanding.

ruОписывает что-то, на чём нет записей, пометок или изображений; также используется для описания бесстрастного лица или отсутствия понимания.esDescribe algo que no tiene escritos, marcas o imágenes; también se usa para expresar una cara sin emoción o falta de comprensión.frQualifie quelque chose qui ne porte aucune inscription, marque ou image ; s'emploie aussi pour un visage sans expression ou un regard vide, ou pour un manque de compréhension.deBezeichnet etwas, auf dem keine Einträge, Notizen oder Bilder vorhanden sind; wird auch für ein ausdrucksloses Gesicht oder mangelndes Verständnis verwendet.ptRefere-se a algo sem anotações, marcas ou imagens; também pode descrever uma expressão sem emoção ou a ausência de compreensão.zh指某物上没有记录、标记或图像；也用于形容没有表情的脸或没有理解的状态。arيصف شيئًا خالياً من الكتابة أو العلامات أو الصور؛ ويُستعمل أيضاً لوصف وجه خالٍ من التعابير أو عدم الفهم.

1. Empty or unmarked A2 formal

   Containing no writing, marks, or images.

   • She handed in a blank sheet of paper.
   • The screen went blank during the presentation.
   • He stared at the blank page, unable to write.

   ruПустойesblanco, en blanco, vacíofrvide, sans inscription, sans marquedeLeerptEm brancozh空白的arفارغ

   Synonyms: barecleanclearemptyplainunmarkedunusedvirginvoidwhite

   Antonyms: decoratedfilledinscribedmarkedwritten

2. Expressionless B1 formal

   Showing no emotion, understanding, or reaction.

   • His face remained blank during the entire speech.
   • She gave me a blank look when I asked the question.
   • The student's expression was blank after hearing the complex explanation.

   ruБесстрастныйesinexpresivofrsans expressiondeAusdruckslosptInexpressivozh面无表情的arبلا تعبير

   Synonyms: deadpanemptyexpressionlessimpassiveinexpressivepoker-facedstonyunresponsivevacantwooden

   Antonyms: animatedexpressivereactiveresponsive

3. Without memory or thought B1 informal

   Unable to remember or think of something.

   • My mind went blank during the exam.
   • He drew a blank when asked for his phone number.
   • She went completely blank when the interviewer asked about her experience.

   ruПустойesEn blanco (sin memoria o pensamiento)frVide (de mémoire / de pensée)deLeerptVaziozh一片空白arفارغ الذهن

   Synonyms: emptyvacantvacuousvoid

• blanker comparative form
• blankest superlative form

A noun referring to an empty space, a void, or a surface that has no marks, writing, or content.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее пустое пространство, пустоту или поверхность без пометок, текста или содержимого.esSustantivo que designa un espacio vacío o sin marcar, una superficie sin texto ni contenido, o un hueco que debe ser rellenado o completado.frNom désignant un espace vide, une lacune ou une surface sans marques, texte ou contenu.deSubstantiv, das einen leeren Raum, eine Leerstelle oder eine Fläche ohne Beschriftung, Text oder Inhalt bezeichnet; auch ein leeres Formularfeld oder ein Platzhalter, der noch ausgefüllt werden muss.ptSubstantivo que designa um espaço vazio, uma lacuna ou uma superfície sem marcações, texto ou conteúdo.zh名词，指空白处、空白区域，或没有标记、文字或内容的表面；也可指需要填写的空白栏或空格。arاسم يدل على فراغ أو مساحة خالية أو سطح بدون كتابة أو علامات أو محتوى، وكذلك على مكان متروك خالٍ أو ثغرة في نص.

1. Empty space A2 formal

   An empty area on a document or form where information is to be written.

   • Please fill in the blanks on the application form.
   • The test had several blanks for the answers.
   • He left a blank where his signature should be.

   ruПустое местоesEspacio en blancofrEspace vide à remplirdeLeerfeldptEspaço em brancozh空白处arفراغ

   Synonyms: blank spaceboxfieldspace

2. Lack of understanding B1 informal

   A state of being unable to remember or think of something.

   • My mind went blank during the exam.
   • She drew a blank when asked about the incident.
   • He stared at the question with a complete blank.

   ruПустота в сознанииesblanco mentalfrTrou de mémoiredeBlackout im KopfptBranco na mentezh脑中空白arفراغ ذهني

   Synonyms: blanknessmental blockvoid

3. Ammunition B2 formal

   A cartridge that contains no bullet, used for training or simulation.

   • The soldiers used blanks during the training exercise.
   • The gun was loaded with blanks for the movie scene.
   • Blanks can still be dangerous at close range.

   ruХолостой патронesMunición de fogueofrBalle à blancdePlatzpatroneptMunição de festimzh空包弹arطلقة فارغة

• blanks plural form
• blanks' possessive plural form
• blank's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming empty, confused, or failing to remember something, or to ignore someone deliberately.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия опустошения, замешательства, неспособности вспомнить что-либо или намеренного игнорирования кого-то.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de vaciar, confundirse, ser incapaz de recordar algo o ignorar deliberadamente a alguien.frVerbe signifiant vider, déconcerter, être incapable de se souvenir de quelque chose, ou ignorer délibérément quelqu'un.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um das Leeren oder Auslöschen von etwas, Verwirrung oder Unfähigkeit, sich an etwas zu erinnern, oder das absichtliche Ignorieren einer Person zu bezeichnen.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de esvaziar, causar confusão, não conseguir lembrar algo ou ignorar alguém de propósito.zh动词，表示使某物变空、使某人困惑或不知所措、想不起某事，或有意忽视某人的意思。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى إفراغ شيء ما، أو فقدان القدرة على تذكر شيء، أو الارتباك والذهول، أو تجاهل شخص عن قصد.

1. Ignore or disregard B2 informal

   To deliberately ignore someone or pretend not to notice them.

   • She blanked him when he tried to say hello.
   • He blanked the question and walked away.
   • I tried to catch her eye but she blanked me completely.

   ruИгнорироватьesIgnorar a alguien deliberadamentefrignorer volontairementdeIgnorierenptIgnorarzh无视arتجاهل

   Synonyms: brush offcold-shouldercutdisregardignoreslightsnub

   Antonyms: acknowledgegreetheednoticerecognize

2. Become empty or forget B2 informal

   To suddenly forget something or have your mind go empty.

   • My mind went blank during the exam.
   • He blanked on the answer to the question.
   • She blanked out the entire conversation.

   ruОпустеть или забытьesquedarse en blancofrAvoir un trou de mémoiredeLeer werden oder vergessenptEsquecer ou ficar com a mente vaziazh脑子一片空白arيصبح فارغ الذهن أو ينسى

   Synonyms: draw a blankforgetfreezespace

   Antonyms: recallremember

• blanked past participle
• blanked past simple
• blanking present participle
• blanks third person singular

Phrasal variants: blank out