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    tick

    US /tɪk/

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    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.

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    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

    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.

    • on the tick-tick, so upsy-daisy, here we go.

      on the tick-tick, so upsy-daisy, here we go.

    B2

    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. 

    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.

    B1

    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.

    • DOESN'T TICK DOWN THE DEBT THE

      DOESN'T TICK DOWN THE DEBT THE

    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

    B1

    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

    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