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    tick

    US /tɪk/

    ・

    UK /tɪk/

    B1
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo function properly or normally
    When my car is warmed up it will tick along happily
    n. (c.)Countable NounSmall blood-sucking insect that lives on the skin
    I found a tick on my dog
    n. (c.)Countable NounWritten mark to show something is correct or done
    Put a tick beside the picture you want
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo indicate or select by using check mark
    Tick off each job as you finish it
    n. (c.)Countable NounLight, quick, regular sound, like a clock
    After we heard the bad news, the room became so quiet that we could only hear the tick of the clock
    v.i.Intransitive Verb(Clock) to make light regular timed noise
    I could hear the clock tick
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounA very short space of time; a moment.
    Give me a tick to think about it.

    Video subtitles

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • But it doesn't tick down the debt the same way.

      But it doesn't tick down the debt the same way.

    • But it doesn't tick down the debt the same way.

      But it doesn't tick down the debt the same way.

    B1

    Deadpool & Wolverine | Trailer

    02:39Deadpool & Wolverine | Trailer
    • Alright, well, I'm sort of on the tick-tick, so upsy-daisy, here we go.

      Alright, well, I'm sort of on the tick-tick, so upsy-daisy, here we go.

    • All right, well, I'm sort of on the tick-tick, so upsy-daisy.

      All right, well, I'm sort of on the tick-tick, so upsy-daisy.

    B2

    BBC 6 Minute English August 13, 2015 - Compulsory Voting

    06:06BBC 6 Minute English August 13, 2015 - Compulsory Voting
    • Rob: Well, it means you tick this option if you don't want to vote for any of the listed political parties.

      Rob: Well, it means you tick this option if you don't want to vote for any of the listed political parties.

    • Rob: Well, it means you tick this option if you don't want to vote for any of the listed political parties.

      Rob: Well, it means you tick this option if you don't want to vote for any of the listed political parties.

    B1

    15 Useful English Phrases for Travel

    08:3615 Useful English Phrases for Travel
    • While you tick-off the items on your bucket list, be careful of the tourist traps. 

      While you tick-off the items on your bucket list, be careful of the tourist traps. 

    • So while you tick off the items on your bucket list, be careful of the tourist traps.

      So while you tick off the items on your bucket list, be careful of the tourist traps.

    A2

    One Piece Cast Answer 50 of the Most Googled Questions About the Anime & Manga | WIRED

    10:22One Piece Cast Answer 50 of the Most Googled Questions About the Anime & Manga | WIRED
    • He looks like a tick.

      He looks like a tick.

    • He looks like a tick.

      He looks like a tick.

    B1

    What Is Time? (better audio) Determinism, Quantum Physics, Consciousness, Free Will, Causality...

    31:18What Is Time? (better audio) Determinism, Quantum Physics, Consciousness, Free Will, Causality...
    • is also a rule that regulates the basic fundamental tick between events, beyond which change can

      is also a rule that regulates the basic fundamental tick between events, beyond which change can

    • is also a rule that regulates the basic fundamental tick between events, beyond which change can

      is also a rule that regulates the basic fundamental tick between events, beyond which change can

    B1

    3 ways English learners shoot themselves in the foot!

    08:253 ways English learners shoot themselves in the foot!
    • You can tick this off your list of things to do, right?

      You can tick this off your list of things to do, right?

    A2

    デヴィッド・ゲッタだけど「DJ」について質問ある?| Tech Support | WIRED Japan

    17:33デヴィッド・ゲッタだけど「DJ」について質問ある?| Tech Support | WIRED Japan
    • From DJ Frankus: "Why do DJs always act like the knobs on the mixer are hot?" If I'm totally honest, some of it can become like a tick to do that and some of it is a little bullshit part of the show.

      From DJ Frankus: "Why do DJs always act like the knobs on the mixer are hot?" If I'm totally honest, some of it can become like a tick to do that and some of it is a little bullshit part of the show.

    • If I'm totally honest, some of it can become like a tick to do that, and some of it is a little bullshit part of the show.

      If I'm totally honest, some of it can become like a tick to do that, and some of it is a little bullshit part of the show.

    A2

    Harris and Walz hold first rally together as new Democratic ticket | BBC News

    08:05Harris and Walz hold first rally together as new Democratic ticket | BBC News
    • I mean, he does tick every box.

      I mean, he does tick every box.

    • I mean, he does tick every box.

      I mean, he does tick every box.

    B1

    3 doctors explain how to reframe your trauma, anxiety, and internal dialogue

    07:223 doctors explain how to reframe your trauma, anxiety, and internal dialogue
    • Tick through them one by one.

      Tick through them one by one.

    • Tick through them one by one.

      Tick through them one by one.

    B1