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.