English noun: eye contact | |||
1. | eye contact (communication) a meeting of the eyes between two people that expresses meaningful nonverbal communication | ||
Samples | It was a mere glance, but the eye contact was enough to tell her that he was desperate to leave. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | visual communication | ||
2. | eye contact (act) contact that occurs when two people look directly at each other | ||
Samples | A teacher should make eye contact with the students. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | contact | ||