to tick away
[phrase form: tick]
01
ticka iväg, passera
(of time, day, etc.) to gradually pass, indicating the continuous progression of moments or events
Exempel
Sitting by the window, I watched the moments tick by as the sun slowly set.
Sittande vid fönstret såg jag ögonblicken ticka förbi medan solen sakta gick ner.
02
ticka, ticka bort
(of watches, clocks, etc.) to make a rhythmic short sound as time progresses
Exempel
The antique pocket watch on his desk continued ticking away, a reminder of the steady progression of time.
Den antika fickuret på hans skrivbord fortsatte att ticka, en påminnelse om tidens stadiga framfart.
