tick-over
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Synonyms: tick, thick, sick, stick, wick, dick, lick, tack, nick, pick, kick
Antonyms: tick, thick, sick, stick, wick, dick, lick, tack, nick, pick, kick
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Verb
- to idle (to run at a slow speed, or out of gear).
- To run smoothly and without problems.
- While the boss was on holiday, the deputy made sure things were ticking over in the firm.
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