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tick

/ˈtɪk/

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noun

[singular] :a small, quick sound that is made by a machine (such as a clock) and that often occurs in a series to produce a rhythm

the tick of a clock

[count] chiefly Brit :the time that it takes a clock to make one tick :a very short period of time

I'll be there in a tick. [=second]

Give me two ticks to get ready.

[count] chiefly Brit :a mark that is used to show that something (such as an item on a list) has been noted, done, etc. :check

Put a tick next to your name. - compare 3tick 4tick

verb

ticks; ticked; ticking

[no obj] :to make a small, quick, and often rhythmic tapping sound

I could hear the clock tick/ticking.

[no obj] :to continue to work or function in a normal way :run

His old heart is still ticking.

[+ obj] chiefly Brit :to mark (something) with a written tick () :check

Tick the box next to your choice. - often + off

Tick off your choice below.

You're coming? Okay, I'll tick you off (on my list). [=I'll put a tick/check next to your name on my list]

[+ obj] :to touch (something) quickly or lightly

The bat ticked the ball.

tick away/by/past

[phrasal verb] of time :to pass or go by

Time is ticking away.

She became impatient as the hours ticked by.

tick off

[phrasal verb]

tick (someone) off or tick off (someone)

a US informal :to make (someone) angry

He really ticks me off sometimes.

She was ticked off by the rude salesclerk.

b Brit :to criticize (someone) strongly :to tell (someone) in an angry way that he or she did something wrong

His mother ticked him off for his behavior.

tick (someone or something) off or tick off (someone or something)

a US :to say the name of (someone or something) as part of a list

Her parents ticked off [=listed] all the reasons she should not have stayed out late.

to count or mark things as they pass

We are ticking off the days until vacation. - see also 2tick 3 (above)

tick over

[phrasal verb]

chiefly Brit of a vehicle's engine :to run at a very low speed

Brit :to run or proceed in a steady but slow way

How's business? Oh, just ticking over.

what makes someone tick

informal :the things that cause someone to behave a certain way :the feelings, opinions, concerns, etc., that are parts of someone's personality

I've always wondered what makes people like that tick.

It's hard to say what makes him tick.

noun

plural ticks

[count] :a very small insect that attaches itself to the skin of larger animals or people and drinks their blood - see also deer tick - compare 1tick, 4tick

noun

[noncount] Brit old-fashioned :an agreement to pay for something after a period of time :credit

She bought her supplies on tick. [=she promised to pay for the supplies later] - compare 1tick 3tick

* Các từ tương tự:
ticked, ticker, ticker tape, ticker-tape parade, ticket, ticket office, ticket tout, ticking, tickle