click

• Kurzer, scharfer Laut oder die Handlung des Drückens einer Taste an einer Computermaus oder einem ähnlichen Gerät.

A short, sharp sound or the action of pressing a button on a computer mouse or similar device.

1. Short sharp soundA2formal

   A short, sharp sound made by pressing a button, switch, or by two hard objects coming into contact.

   Klicken

   • The door closed with a click.
   • I heard a click when I pressed the button.
   • The lock opened with a soft click.

   Synonymeclackpopsnaptick

2. Mouse actionA1formal

   The act of pressing a button on a computer mouse to select or activate something on a screen.

   Mausklick

   • One click on the icon opens the program.
   • Double-click the file to open it.
   • A single click is enough to select the item.

3. Instant connectionB2informal

   A sudden understanding or connection between people or ideas.

   Momentane Verbindung

   • There was an instant click between them.
   • The idea didn't click until she explained it again.
   • We had a click and became friends immediately.

   Synonymeaffinitybondchemistryconnectionrapportspark

• Eine Maustaste oder eine ähnliche Vorrichtung betätigen, um etwas auf einem Computerbildschirm auszuwählen oder zu aktivieren.

A verb meaning to press a button on a mouse or similar device to select or activate something on a computer screen.

1. Make a short, sharp soundA2formal

   To produce a short, sharp sound, often by pressing a button or snapping fingers.

   Klicken

   • The door clicked shut behind her.
   • He clicked his fingers to get the waiter's attention.
   • The lock clicked as she turned the key.

   Synonymeclackcracksnaptick

2. Press a computer buttonA1formalIT

   To press a button on a mouse or other device to select something on a screen.

   Anklicken

   • Click the icon to open the file.
   • Double-click the folder to see its contents.
   • She clicked on the link to visit the website.

   Synonymehitpresstap

3. B2informal

   To suddenly understand or realize something.

   Plötzlich verstehen

   • It finally clicked that he was joking.
   • The solution clicked in her mind during the meeting.
   • Everything clicked when I read the instructions again.

   Synonymecatch onconnectfall into placegetgraspregister

4. Become friendly or successfulB2informal

   To quickly become friendly or work well together.

   sich auf Anhieb verstehen

   • They clicked immediately on their first date.
   • The new team members clicked right away.
   • We clicked from the moment we started talking.

   Synonymebondconnectgelget alongmesh

Phrasal-Variantenclick off