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Raretick over
The correct spelling is tick over.
How to pronounce tick over
verb
Say it like: Tik- ov-er
The correct spelling is tick over. (of an engine) to idle (to run at a slow speed, or out of gear). For example: "While the boss was on holiday, the deputy made sure things were ticking over in the firm."
Usage Examples
“While the boss was on holiday, the deputy made sure things were ticking over in the firm.”
Definition
verb
- 1.(of an engine) to idle (to run at a slow speed, or out of gear).
- 2.(of, e.g. a process or a business) To run smoothly and without problems.
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