Click

/klɪk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a short, sharp sound made by a mechanism or action.

I heard a click as the door closed behind me.

a quick or simple action usually associated with computer interfaces.

With a single click, the document was printed.

a sudden intuitive leap in understanding; an instant of realization.

Her explanation brought a click of understanding to the audience.

verb

to press a switch on a computer mouse, making a selection or action.

To open the file, simply click on the icon.

to make a short, sharp sound, often associated with a mechanical action.

I heard the click of the lock as it engaged.

to understand something suddenly or intuitively.

The solution finally clicked for her after reviewing the problem a few times.

Middle English 'clikken', probably from echoic origin.

click with

To have a good rapport or connection with someone.

click into place

To begin to make sense or to fall into order.

clickbait

Content designed to attract attention through sensationalism.

clique

A small, exclusive group of friends.

clicker

A device used to make clicks, often for presentations.

clickstream

A sequence of clicks by a user on a website.

To hit it off

When they first met, they just clicked.

To get with the program

Once she saw the results, everything clicked.