click
word
Definition
To press a mouse button or tap a digital control to select something on a screen. It can also mean to make a short sharp sound, or for people or ideas to connect and feel right immediately.
Usage & Nuances
In tech contexts, 'click' is extremely common: 'click a button', 'click on a link', 'double-click'. In modern everyday English, many speakers use it even for phones and tablets, though 'tap' is more exact there. 'Click with someone' means you feel an easy personal connection, and 'it clicked' means you suddenly understood.
Example Sentences
Please click the blue button.
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I heard the door click shut.
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We clicked right away when we met.
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If the page doesn't load, click refresh and try again.
natural
I don't know why, but her explanation finally clicked for me.
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I usually click with people who have a similar sense of humor.
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