click

/klɪk/
noun
  1. A short, sharp sound like a small object hitting another.
    • There was a loud click when he pressed the button.
    • The clock made a soft click every second.
    • I heard the click of the lock as she left.
  2. An act of pressing a button on a computer mouse or other device.
    • A single click opens the menu.
    • It only takes one click to buy the item.
    • She saved the file with a quick click.
verb
  1. To press a button on a computer mouse or other device to select or activate something.
    • Please click the link to open the article.
    • She clicked the icon to start the game.
    • He clicked twice on the file to open it.
  2. To make a short, sharp sound like a small object hitting another.
    • The camera clicked as he took the photo.
    • She clicked her tongue in disapproval.
    • The door clicked shut behind him.
  3. To suddenly become clear or understood; to have a moment of realization.
    • The explanation clicked with the students.
    • After studying the problem for an hour, everything clicked.
    • It finally clicked that she was talking about a different movie.
  4. To get along well with someone or to work together smoothly.
    • Our new manager clicked with the whole staff.
    • The band members clicked during their first practice.
    • The two teammates clicked immediately and became good friends.
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