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   click

   /klɪk/

   noun

   • 1. a short, sharp sound as of a switch being operated or of two hard objects coming smartly into contact: "she heard the click of the door"
   • ▪ a speech sound produced as a type of plosive by sudden withdrawal of the tongue from the soft palate, front teeth, or back teeth and hard palate, occurring in some southern African and other languages.
   • 2. an act of selecting an option on an electronic interface by pressing a button or touching a screen: "it's normal for a click to select an item"

   verb

   • 1. make or cause to make a short, sharp sound as of a switch being operated or of two hard objects coming smartly into contact: "the key clicked in the lock and the door opened" Similar clinkclackchinksnickticksnappop
   • 2. select (an option on an electronic interface) by pressing a button or touching a screen: "click the left mouse button twice"
   • ▪ select an option on an electronic interface in order to reach another file, website, or web page: "click through to the website to buy the CD"
   • 3. become suddenly clear or understandable: informal "I wasn't used to such good treatment, then it clicked: we were wearing suits" Similar become clearfall into placecome home to onemake sensedawnregisterget throughsink in
   • ▪ quickly become friendly or intimate: "I couldn't help notice how pretty and intelligent she was and we just clicked" Similar take to each otherget along/onwarm to each otherbe compatiblebe in harmonybe like-mindedfeel a rapportsee eye to eyeinformal:hit it offget on like a house on firebe on the same wavelength
   • ▪ become successful or popular: "I don't think this issue has clicked with the voters"

   Word Origin late 16th century (as a verb): imitative.

   Derivatives

   • 1. clicky adjective

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCLICK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CLICK definition: 1. to carry out a computer operation by pressing a button on the mouse or keyboard: 2. to make a…. Learn more.

   • English (US)

     CLICK meaning: 1. to carry out a computer operation by...

   • Znaczenie Click, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     CLICK definicja: 1. to carry out a computer operation by...

   • Click: Arabic Translation

     CLICK translate: يَنْقُر / يُطَقْطِق, يَنْقُر, نَقْرة /...

   • Click: Malay Translation

     CLICK translate: klik, mengklik. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Click: Russian Translation

     CLICK translate: щелкать , щелкать, ладить, нравиться ,...

   • Click Spanish Translation

     CLICK translate: hacer clic, hacer clic en, pinchar, hacer...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › clickClick Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word click as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and etymology. Find out how to click a mouse, click with friends, or click a sound.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › clickCLICK Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Click definition: a slight, sharp sound. See examples of CLICK used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCLICK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word click, from a short sharp sound to a computer action to a slang term for a kilometre. See examples, synonyms, pronunciation and grammar tips.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › clickClick - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A click is a sound like a sharp tap. Your dog might start barking excitedly every evening when he hears the click of your key turning in the lock. And you might click your computer mouse when you are excited about getting to another page on the web.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › clickClick - definition of click by The Free Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word click in different contexts, such as sound, device, computer, linguistics, and slang. Find examples, synonyms, and related terms for click.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishclick verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb click in English. Find out how to use click in different contexts, such as computers, sounds, friendships and more.