click
click
klɪk
klik
British pronunciation
/klɪk/

Definition & Meaning of "click"in English

to click
01

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

Transitive: to click sth | to click on sth
to click definition and meaning
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Examples
To save your document, simply click the " Save " option.
Click and drag the file to move it to a different folder.
02

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

Intransitive
Linking Verb: to click [adj]
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Examples
The gears in the machine clicked as they turned.
The puzzle pieces clicked together perfectly.
2.1

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

Transitive: to click sth
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Examples
She clicked her pen repeatedly during the meeting.
As he got lost in thought, she clicked her fingers to get his attention.
03

to suddenly begin to realize or understand something

Intransitive
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Examples
After hours of confusion, the solution suddenly clicked in my mind.
After hours of confusion, it suddenly clicked that I had been looking at the wrong document.
04

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

Intransitive
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The hen in the coop clicked to announce she had laid an egg.
The baby chicks began to click softly while exploring the yard.
05

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

Intransitive
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We had so much in common that we clicked as soon as we started talking.
At the workshop, I clicked with a fellow participant who shared my passion for art.
5.1

to be able to cooperate well together

Intransitive
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After a few team-building exercises, we finally clicked and started working smoothly.
Our new project manager and the team clicked immediately, leading to great results.
Click
01

the action of pressing a button on a computer mouse

click definition and meaning
02

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

03

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

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