tick over


Definition: Meaning of, tick over in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / tɪk ˈəʊvə /

  • phrasal verb
  • synonym
  • antonym
Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
tick over ticked over ticked over
Present Participle Third Person Singular
ticking over ticks over
[intransitive] [British English]
  1. if a car engine is ticking over, it is operating but the car is not moving
    SYNONYM
    Not found!
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
  2. informal to operate steadily but not very well
    SYNONYM
    Not found!
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
synonym
antonym