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Phrasal verbs starting with "tick"

7 phrasal verbs use this verb

tick away
B1

For time to pass steadily, often with a sense of urgency or increasing pressure.

tick by
B1

For time to pass steadily and measurably, often with an implication of waiting or slow progress.

tick down
B1

For a timer, clock, or counter to decrease steadily toward zero.

tick off
A2

To mark an item on a list as done; to reprimand someone; or (especially AmE) to annoy or anger someone.

tick on
B2

For time to continue passing steadily.

tick over
B2

To operate or function at a low but steady level; for an engine to run slowly at idle.

tick past
B2

For time or a specific moment to pass steadily, often with an implication of awareness.