click
Translation
to click, to make a sharp sound, to get along well, to become clear
Examples
Click on the icon to open the file.
Click on the icon to open the file.
The door clicked shut behind me.
The door clicked shut behind me.
The two of them clicked immediately.
The two of them clicked immediately.
Suddenly, everything clicked into place.
Suddenly, everything clicked into place.
Grammar Patterns
((on sth.)) to press a button on a computer mouse Click on the link to continue.
((with sb.)) to become friendly with (sb.) quickly I really clicked with my new colleagues.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tap, press
Etymology
Onomatopoeic, imitating a short, sharp sound.
Memory Tips
Imagine the sound a computer mouse makes: 'click'. This is the primary meaning.