How to Pronounce "click into gear"
expression
ˈkɫɪk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈɡɪɹ
KLIK-in-too-GEER
klˈɪk/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /ɡˈiə
klik-in-TOO-gee-uh
Definition
To begin working effectively or operating at full potential, often suddenly or after a slow start.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫɪk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈɡɪɹ
British English
klˈɪk/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /ɡˈiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLIK-in-too-GEER
UK
klik-in-TOO-gee-uh
Listen in Context
After a slow start, the machine finally clicked into gear.
My brain doesn't really click into gear until I've had some coffee.
The team finally clicked into gear and scored three goals.
It took me a while to wake up, but once my mind clicked into gear, I finished the project quickly.