click
UK: klɪk | US: klɪk
n. 1. a short, sharp sound (e.g., a mouse button or camera shutter)
n. 2. an instance of selecting something on a digital interface by pressing a button
vt./vi. 1. to make or cause to make a short, sharp sound
vt./vi. 2. to select something on a digital interface by pressing a button
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The word "click" is purely onomatopoeic, imitating the sharp, abrupt sound it describes. It emerged in Middle English (as "clicken") and is related to similar words in other Germanic languages (e.g., Dutch "klikken," German "klicken"). Its meaning expanded in the digital age to describe the action of pressing a button or selecting an item on a screen, retaining the auditory association of the sound feedback from early mechanical interfaces.
The camera made a soft click as she took the photo.
Click the icon to open the application.
The lock opened with a satisfying click.
She heard the click of high heels on the marble floor.
The website tracks how many times users click the advertisement.