Collocations for reflex - noun
ADJ.
good, lightning, quick | poor | automatic | natural | conditioned
VERB + REFLEX
trigger
The rapid movement of an object towards the eye triggers the blink reflex.
The rapid movement of an object towards the eye triggers the blink reflex.
control | sharpen, speed up
The training is designed to sharpen the fighter''s reflexes.
The training is designed to sharpen the fighter''s reflexes.
slow (down)
Alcohol can slow your reflexes.
Alcohol can slow your reflexes.
suppress | test
The doctor tested her reflexes.
The doctor tested her reflexes.
REFLEX + NOUN
action, reaction
Almost as a reflex action, I grab my pen as the phone rings.
Almost as a reflex action, I grab my pen as the phone rings.
PREP.
by ~
Almost by reflex, he helped himself to a drink.
Almost by reflex, he helped himself to a drink.