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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.
control | sharpen, speed up
The training is designed to sharpen the fighter''s reflexes.
slow (down)
Alcohol can slow your reflexes.
suppress | test
The doctor tested her reflexes.

REFLEX + NOUN

action, reaction
Almost as a reflex action, I grab my pen as the phone rings.

PREP.

by ~
Almost by reflex, he helped himself to a drink.

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