click
verb
\ ˈklik
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clicked;
clicking;
clicks
Definition of click
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to strike, move, or produce with a click
clicked his heels together
2
: to select especially in a computer interface by pressing a button on a control device (such as a mouse)
3a
: to turn (something) on or off by pushing a button or moving a switch
She clicked off the light, and we were plunged into darkness again.— Pam Zollman … I just kept fumbling till I found the remote and pulled it up out of the cracks of the couch and clicked the TV off.— Donald Hays
b
: to change or move through (channels) especially by pushing buttons on a remote control
1
: to make a click
2a
: to fit or agree exactly
b
: to fit together : hit it off
they did not click as friends
c
: to function smoothly
d
: succeed
a movie that clicks
3
: to select something by clicking
—often used with on click on the icon
4
: to change to a different channel or move through channels especially by pushing buttons on a remote control
She fiddled with the remote control until the TV turned on. She clicked through the channels.— Juanita Carter
click
nounDefinition of click (Entry 2 of 2)
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Other Words from click
Verb
clickable
\ ˈkli-kə-bəl
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of click in a Sentence
Verb
He clicked his heels together and saluted the officer. Her heels clicked on the marble floor. Press the door until you hear the latch click. To open the program, point at the icon and click the left mouse button. Click here to check spelling in the document. I know him fairly well, but we've never really clicked.Noun
the click of her heels on marble There was a click as the door closed behind him. You can order movie tickets on the Internet with just a few clicks of your mouse.
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
The Washington offense has clicked at home (.841, 4th MLB), but the Nationals own a league-average .754 OPS on the road. — Skip Snow, USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire, "Washington Nationals at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and betting tips," 10 Sep. 2019 In the course of riding the Skiff and exploring a mix of primary and optional missions, however, something clicked. — Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, "Gears 5 review: An obvious gaming recommendation—if you already paid for it," 10 Sep. 2019 But some competitors argue that Google is abusing its dominance in search and inducing internet users to not click beyond Google, which starves those competitors of customers for their products or users to see ads on their sites. — New York Times, "How Each Big Tech Company May Be Targeted by Regulators," 8 Sep. 2019 Turn Off Targeted Advertising Windows 10 comes with its very own Privacy screen in the Settings panel; click the cog icon on the Start menu to find it. — David Nield, Wired, "The Windows 10 Privacy Settings You Should Check Right Now," 7 Sep. 2019 To read USA Today's interview with Lester Holt on his reporting from inside Angola, click here. — NBC News, "Lester Holt: What I learned from spending two nights in a maximum-security prison," 6 Sep. 2019 For the complete list of outages across Florida from Dorian, click here. — CBS News, "Hurricane Dorian moving up East Coast after leaving Bahamas in ruins," 4 Sep. 2019 To join our efforts by donating, please click the link in my bio. — Johnny Diaz, sun-sentinel.com, "From South Florida, 'Real Housewives’ star Bethenny Frankel helping Hurricane Dorian victims in the Bahamas," 4 Sep. 2019 To donate to the capital campaign, visit www.fvps.org and click on New Leash on Life under the Give Help tab. — Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje, ExpressNews.com, "Victims of family violence in San Antonio soon won’t have to leave pets behind," 2 Sep. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Now all that can be done with a few clicks on a computer or swipes on a smart phone. — Peter Marteka, courant.com, "South Windsor looking to add more meetings to the airwaves, cyberspace," 6 Sep. 2019 With a few clicks on a cellphone, customers can find virtually any type of cannabis product, along with the fastest route to the place selling it and ratings from other consumers to help them decide what to buy. — Mike Blood And Gene Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "Weedmaps to stop advertising unlicensed pot businesses," 22 Aug. 2019 With a few clicks on a cellphone, customers can find virtually any type of cannabis product, along with the fastest route to the place selling it and ratings from other consumers to help them decide what to buy. — Washington Post, "Weedmaps to stop advertising unlicensed pot businesses," 22 Aug. 2019 In the digital age, when wealthy shoppers can tap into an ever-advancing fashion marketplace with a few quick clicks, luxury retailers and personal shoppers have had to up the stakes to compete. — Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, "$208K Experiential Shopping Packages, Under-the-Radar Boutiques Lure International Visitors to L.A.," 14 Aug. 2019 There is a top-of-the-line theater with 34 plump reclining seats where tenants can make reservations and choose from hundreds of movies to watch with a few computer clicks. — Los Angeles Times, "Los Angeles apartment owners race to add luxury amenities," 11 Aug. 2019 Free help is as close as a phone call or a few mouse clicks from IndyStar's Call for Action hotline. — Tim Evans, Indianapolis Star, "IndyStar Call for Action's free consumer helpline getting results, altering weekday hours," 15 July 2019 After a few clicks, some played more overtly at prepubescence, posing in children’s clothing. — Amanda Taub, New York Times, "On YouTube’s Digital Playground, an Open Gate for Pedophiles," 3 June 2019 Check out the wait time at your local Outback Steakhouse and add yourself to the wait list with a few simple clicks. — Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, "20+ Restaurants Open on Memorial Day That Your Family Will Love," 13 May 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'click.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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click
verb
English Language Learners Definition of click
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to cause (something) to make a short, sharp sound
: to make a short, sharp sound : to make a click
computers
: to press a button on a mouse or some other device in order to make something happen on a computer