click

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

ruКороткий резкий звук или действие нажатия кнопки компьютерной мыши или подобного устройства.esSonido corto y seco, o acción de pulsar un botón del ratón u otro dispositivo similar.frSon bref et sec, ou action d'appuyer sur le bouton d'une souris d'ordinateur ou d'un dispositif similaire.deKurzer, scharfer Laut oder die Handlung des Drückens einer Taste an einer Computermaus oder einem ähnlichen Gerät.ptSom curto e seco, como o de um mecanismo sendo acionado, ou a ação de pressionar o botão de um mouse ou dispositivo semelhante.zh短促清脆的声音，或按下鼠标等设备按钮的动作。arصوت قصير حاد ناتج عن تلامس أو ارتطام، أو فعل الضغط على زر في الفأرة أو جهاز مشابه.

1. Short sharp sound A2 formal

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

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

   ruЩелчокesclic (sonido)frClaquement secdeKlickenptCliquezh咔嗒声arنَقْرَة

   同义词: clackpopsnaptick

2. Mouse action A1 formal

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

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

   ruЩелчокesclic (acción de ratón)frClic (action de souris)deMausklickptCliquezh点击arنقرة الفأرة

3. Instant connection B2 informal

   A sudden understanding or connection between people or ideas.

   • 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.

   ruМгновенная связьesConexión instantáneafrClic (compréhension soudaine)deMomentane VerbindungptConexão instantâneazh瞬间默契arتواصل فوري

   同义词: affinitybondchemistryconnectionrapportspark

• clicks plural form
• clicks' possessive plural form
• click's possessive singular form

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

ruНажимать кнопку мыши или аналогичного устройства для выбора или активации чего-либо на экране компьютера.esPulsar el botón del ratón o de un dispositivo similar para seleccionar o activar algo en la pantalla de un ordenador.frAppuyer sur le bouton d'une souris ou d'un dispositif similaire pour sélectionner ou activer quelque chose à l'écran d'un ordinateur; produire un bruit sec ou un claquement.deEine Maustaste oder eine ähnliche Vorrichtung betätigen, um etwas auf einem Computerbildschirm auszuwählen oder zu aktivieren.ptPressionar o botão de um mouse ou dispositivo semelhante para selecionar ou ativar algo na tela do computador; também pode indicar um som curto e seco ou o ato de apertar um botão.zh用鼠标或类似设备按下按钮，以在电脑屏幕上选择或激活某物。也可指发出短促的咔嗒声。arالضغط على زر الفأرة أو جهاز مشابه لاختيار شيء أو تنشيطه على شاشة الحاسوب. وقد يعني إحداث صوت نقرة قصيرة.

1. Make a short, sharp sound A2 formal

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

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

   ruЩёлкатьesProducir un chasquidofrFaire un clicdeKlickenptEstalarzh咔嗒声arنَقْر

   同义词: clackcracksnaptick

2. Press a computer button A1 formal IT

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

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

   ruНажатьeshacer clicfrCliquerdeAnklickenptClicarzh点击arالنقر

   同义词: hitpresstap

3. Suddenly understand B2 informal

   To suddenly understand or realize something.

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

   ruВнезапно понятьesCaer el veintefrComprendre soudainementdePlötzlich verstehenptEntender de repentezh恍然大悟arأدرك فجأة

   同义词: catch onconnectfall into placegetgraspregister

4. Become friendly or successful B2 informal

   To quickly become friendly or work well together.

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

   ruНайти общий языкeshacer clic (química)frbien s'entendre / avoir du succèsdesich auf Anhieb verstehenptDar-se bemzh合得来arتوافق وتآلف

   同义词: bondconnectgelget alongmesh

• clicked past participle
• clicked past simple
• clicking present participle
• clicks third person singular

短语动词变体: click off