Meaning of click in English

Verb
click
Definitions
1. move or strike with a noise
Examples
- « he clicked on the light »
- « his arm was snapped forward »
2. make a clicking or ticking sound
Examples
- « The clock ticked away »
3. click repeatedly or uncontrollably
Examples
- « Chattering teeth »
4. cause to make a snapping sound
Examples
- « snap your fingers »
5. produce a click
Examples
- « Xhosa speakers click »
6. make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens
7. become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
Examples
- « It dawned on him that she had betrayed him »
- « she was penetrated with sorrow »
Noun
click
Etymology
late 16th century (as a verb): imitative
Definitions
1. a short light metallic sound
2. depression of a button on a computer mouse
Examples
- « a click on the right button for example »
3. a stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu)
4. a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward

Pronunciation