click

/klˈɪk/

/ˈkɫɪk/

[verb] [noun]

to click

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to select an item or function from a computer screen, etc. using a mouse or touchpad

to make a noise by making contact with or striking another object

synonyms : snap

2.1

to cause something to make a short sharp sound as a result of making contact with or striking another object

synonyms : tick

to suddenly begin to realize or understand something

synonyms : come home

to emit a short, sharp sound like that of a hen

synonyms : clack

cluck

to become friendly with someone in a short period of time, particularly due to sharing the same views or opinions

5.1

to be able to cooperate well together

Click

[NOUN]

the action of pressing a button on a computer mouse

synonyms : mouse click

a short light metallic sound

synonyms : chink

clink

a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward

synonyms : detent

dog

pawl

a stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu)

synonyms : suction stop

Examples

1. Just click the link below.

2. The cameras clicked away.

3. The bolt clicked into place.

4. They clicked straight away.

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