What does “click” mean?
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A "click" is that short, sharp little sound something makes — like when you press a button or a door closes shut. "I heard a click when I turned the key." "She clicked her pen over and over during the meeting — so annoying!"
But people also use "click" to mean something suddenly makes sense in your mind. Like your brain just goes click. "I read the chapter three times, and then it just clicked." "He explained it a different way and everything clicked for me."
And of course online, you "click" on things with your mouse or finger — "Just click the blue button to sign up."
So basically — a click is a small sharp sound, but it also means that awesome moment when you finally get something. 😊
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