Click ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Click ( verb )

1. Press and release (a button or key on a computer mouse, keyboard, or other device) in order to activate a function.
2. Make a slight, sharp sound.

Origin:

Late 16th century: of imitative origin.

Examples:

1. She clicked the mouse to open the file.
2. He clicked the button to submit the form.
3. I clicked the link to go to the website.
4. The camera clicked as he took the picture.
5. The watch clicked as he wound it.

(As a noun)

Click ( noun )

1. Press and release (a button or key on a computer mouse, keyboard, or other device) in order to activate a function.
2. Make a slight, sharp sound.

Origin:

Late 16th century: of imitative origin.

Examples:

1. She clicked the mouse to open the file.
2. He clicked the button to submit the form.
3. I clicked the link to go to the website.
4. The camera clicked as he took the picture.
5. The watch clicked as he wound it.