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Meaning of the word click in English

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click

US /klɪk/
UK /klɪk/
"click" picture

Noun

1.

a short, sharp sound, as of a switch being operated or of two hard objects striking together

Example:
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I heard a click as the door locked.
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The camera made a soft click when I took the picture.
Synonym:
snapclacktick
2.

an act of pressing a mouse button to select an item on a computer screen

Example:
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Make sure to double-click the icon.
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One click will open the document.

Verb

1.

make a short, sharp sound

Example:
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The lock clicked shut.
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Her heels clicked on the marble floor.
Synonym:
snapclacktick
2.

press a mouse button to select an item on a computer screen

Example:
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Click here to download the file.
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She clicked on the link to open the website.
3.

(of a person) become suddenly clear or understandable

Example:
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Then it all clicked into place.
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The solution finally clicked for him.
Synonym:
dawn onfall into placemake senseregistersink in
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