mouse click
maʊs klɪk
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Definition of mouse click - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
computer actionTECH.pressing and releasing the button on a computer mouseTECH.
  • He confirmed the selection with a mouse click..
click
2.
digital eventTECH.event triggered by pressing a mouse buttonTECH.
  • The game started with a mouse click.
click press
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Expressions with mouse

mouse aroundv.
search or look around in a casual way
He moused around the attic for old photos.
mouse potaton.
person who spends a lot of time using a computer
He's a real mouse potato, always playing games online..
mouse overv.
move a mouse pointer over a screen element
Mouse over the icon to see more options.
mute as a mouseadj.
not speaking or making noise
The children were mute as a mouse while hiding.
play cat and mousev.
tease or toy with someone before defeating them
The chess champion played cat and mouse with his opponent before winning.
poor as a church mouseadj.
very poor, lacking money or possessions
He was poor as a church mouse after losing his job.

Expressions with click

click offv.
turn off a device by pressing a button
She clicked off the TV before bed..
everything clickexp.
all parts work well together or fit perfectly
After some practice, everything click during the performance.
click throughv.
navigate a website using links
She clicked through the site to find the contact page.
click withv.
feel an instant connection or understanding with someone
I really clicked with my new coworker.
click into placev.
fit together correctly and easily
The puzzle pieces click into place with ease.
click one's heelsv.
bring heels together sharply
The soldier clicked his heels in salute.
click into gearv.
start to perform effectively or make progress
After the break, the team clicked into gear and won.
click one's tonguev.
express disapproval or impatience with a tongue click
He clicked his tongue when he saw the mess.
click openv.
open a digital file by clicking
He clicked open the document on his computer.
suddenly clickv.
understand or realize something all at once
The answer suddenly clicked in my mind.

Terms related to mouse click

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clickerclickingactionbuttoncomputerdeviceinputinterfacepressingreleasingdigitalevent

Terms with mouse click included in their meaning

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misclickn.
technology
incorrect mouse click causing unintended action

Examples of mouse click in a sentence

  • She navigated the menu with a mouse click.
  • A mouse click opened the document instantly.
  • With a mouse click, the image was saved.

View all translations of mouse click

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  1. French:clic, ...
  2. German:Mausklick, Klick, ...
  3. Italian:clic del mouse, ...
  4. Spanish:clic del ratón, clic de mouse, ...
  5. Portuguese:clique do rato, ...
  6. Chinese:鼠标点击, ...
  7. Japanese:マウスクリック, ...
  8. Arabic:نَقْرَة الفَأْرَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְחִיצַת עַכְבָּר, לַחִיצַת עַכְבָּר, ...
  10. Russian:щелчок мыши, нажатие кнопки мыши, ...
  11. Ukrainian:клік миші, клацання миші, ...
  12. Hindi:क्लिक, माउस दबाव, ...

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