click

noun
UK: /klɪk/
US: /klɪk/

  1. A short, sharp sound.

    1. I heard a click from the door, and I knew she had arrived. [ ] [ ]
    2. The click of the camera shutter announced the start of the photoshoot in the studio. [ ] [ ]

  2. A button press on a computer mouse.

    1. Just one click, and the website will open for you to use. [ ] [ ]
    2. A double click on the icon will launch the application on your computer now. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

snap tick fathom grasp
click verb

  1. To make a short, sharp sound.

    1. The door seemed to click shut behind me, and I felt afraid. [ ] [ ]
    2. Did you hear something click right before the lights went out in the house? [ ] [ ]

  2. To press a button on a computer mouse.

    1. Click here to download the file and save it somewhere safe. [ ] [ ]
    2. Click on the 'Submit' button to send your application to the company. [ ] [ ]

  3. To suddenly understand something.

    1. It took me a while, but then it started to click in my head. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the third explanation, it finally began to click for the student in class. [ ] [ ]
click adjective

  1. Successful and popular.

    1. The new product was a click with consumers, increasing sales rapidly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The movie star is a click with audiences due to their relatable roles. [ ] [ ]
click phrasal-verb

  1. To become friendly or popular quickly.

    1. I was glad to click with my new colleagues at my first job. [ ] [ ]
    2. She hoped the new students would click and form friendships in the school. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "click" in English means: A short, sharp sound., A button press on a computer mouse..

The phonetic transcription of "click" is /klɪk/ in British English and /klɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "click": snap, tick, fathom, grasp.

Example usage of "click": "I heard a click from the door, and I knew she had arrived.". More examples on the page.