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| click [ klik ] |
noun (plural clicks) |
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1. short sharp sound: a short sharp sound, often metallic but not resonant
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2. comput press of computer mouse button: a single action of pressing and releasing a button on a computer mouse
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3. mechanical engineering mechanical component for locking position: a component of a mechanical device that holds a part in a locking position
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4. phonetics sound produced by sucking in air: a consonant sound produced by sucking in air and moving the tongue against the soft palate. It is part of the phonemic system of some African languages such as Xhosa, but in English is used only for the sound represented by "tut-tut."
Technical name suction stop
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verb (past and past participle clicked, present participle click·ing, 3rd person present singular clicks) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb make short sharp sound: to make, or cause something to make, a short sharp sound
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2. transitive and intransitive verb comput press computer mouse button: to press and release a button of a computer mouse
  Click on "yes."
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3. intransitive verb become clearly understood: to be understood suddenly
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informal
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It finally clicked where I'd seen him before.
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4. intransitive verb easily communicate or work together: to communicate or work together easily and readily
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informal
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The partners never clicked.
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5. intransitive verb be success: to be successful or popular
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informal
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The new show clicked from the very first performance.
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| [Late 16th century. An imitation of the sound] |
