Signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks to send or receive a signal (e.g., a discreet cue).
会議中、彼女と目配せして発言の順番を決めた。
During the meeting, I exchanged a look with her to decide who would speak next.
子どもがいたずらしそうになったので、親が目配せで止めた。
The child was about to misbehave, so the parent stopped them with a look.
舞台裏で俳優同士が目配せして次の演出を確認した。
Backstage, the actors exchanged looks to confirm the next cue.
言葉に出さずに目配せだけで合図が通じた。
The signal passed between them with just a look, without words.