click

[klɪk]

click Definition

  • 1a short, sharp sound made by a switch or a lock
  • 2an act of selecting an item on a computer screen by pressing a button on a mouse or similar device
  • 3to make a short, sharp sound

Using click: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "click" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I heard a click when I turned the key in the lock.

  • Example

    Click on the icon to open the program.

  • Example

    She clicked her fingers impatiently.

  • Example

    The door clicked shut behind him.

click Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for click

Phrases with click

  • double-click

    to press a computer mouse button twice quickly in order to perform a particular action

    Example

    To open the file, just double-click on the icon.

  • a shopping service that allows customers to buy products online and then pick them up from a store or other designated location

    Example

    I prefer using click and collect because it saves me time and money on shipping.

  • clickbait

    content, especially headlines, designed to attract attention and encourage visitors to click on a link to a particular web page

    Example

    I hate clickbait articles because they are often misleading and don't deliver what they promise.

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Summary: click in Brief

The term 'click' [klɪk] refers to a short, sharp sound made by a switch or lock, or the act of selecting an item on a computer screen by pressing a button on a mouse. It can also mean to make a short, sharp sound. Examples include 'I heard a click when I turned the key in the lock,' and 'Click on the icon to open the program.' 'Click' extends into phrases like 'double-click,' and 'click and collect,' denoting a shopping service, and 'clickbait,' referring to content designed to attract attention.

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