verb🔗ShareHacer tic-tacTo make a clicking noise similar to the movement of the hands in an analog clock."The old grandfather clock in the hallway ticked loudly every second. "El viejo reloj de pie en el pasillo hacía tic-tac ruidosamente cada segundo.soundtimemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMarcar, señalarTo make a tick or checkmark."The teacher ticked off each student's name on the attendance list. "El profesor marcó el nombre de cada estudiante en la lista de asistencia.markwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFuncionar, marcharTo work or operate, especially mechanically."He took the computer apart to see how it ticked."Desarmó la computadora para ver cómo funcionaba.machinetechnicaltechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDar golpecitos, acariciarTo strike gently; to pat."She gently ticked the baby's back to help him burp. "Ella le dio golpecitos suaves en la espalda al bebé para ayudarlo a eructar.actionbodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAñadir un ave a una lista de aves vistasTo add a bird to a list of birds that have been seen (or heard)."After finally spotting the elusive Scarlet Tanager in the forest, Maria excitedly ticked it on her birdwatching list. "Después de finalmente avistar la escurridiza tangara escarlata en el bosque, María la añadió con entusiasmo a su lista de observación de aves.birdsportnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareComprar a créditoTo go on trust, or credit."The shopkeeper ticked groceries to Mrs. Evans until payday because he knew she always paid her debts. "El tendero fió la compra de comestibles a la Sra. Evans hasta el día de pago porque sabía que siempre pagaba sus deudas.businesseconomycommercefinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMarcar; confiarTo give tick; to trust."The shopkeeper ticked him for the groceries until payday. "El tendero le marcó la compra de comestibles hasta el día de pago.attitudevaluemoralcharacterhumanmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareMolesto, enfadadoTicked off; annoyed."She was really ticked after waiting in line for an hour only to find out the store was closed. "Ella estaba realmente molesta después de esperar en la fila durante una hora solo para descubrir que la tienda estaba cerrada.attitudeemotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
