eye contact
noun [ U ]
ukusa situation in which two people look directly into each other's eyes. Eye contact is considered to be an important part of effective communication:
Throughout the interview, she was trying to remain polite while avoiding direct eye contact.
Lack of eye contact during a conversation is sometimes thought to be an indicator that the person is lying.
good/poor eye contact
make/avoid/maintain eye contact (with sb) Skilful presenters are good at making eye contact with an audience.