As a Noun: 1. The act of looking at, listening to, or thinking about something carefully. English = attention. 2. Two pieces of leather which are placed at the side of a horse's eyes so that it can only see straight ahead. English = blinkers. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To look at, listen to, or think about something carefully. English = attend to, pay attention to 2. To be looking at, listening to, or thinking about something carefully. English = (be) attentive. 3. To have only one thing in your mind most of the time; or to be unable to change your habits and attitudes easily or at all. English = (be) single-minded, (be) set in your ways. 4. To be wearing blinkers.