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tick over

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. idle, tick oververb

    run disconnected or idle

    "the engine is idling"

Wiktionary

  1. tick oververb

    to idle (to run at a slow speed, or out of gear).

  2. tick oververb

    To run smoothly and without problems.

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  1. tick over

    "Tick over" is a term used to describe a steady working pattern or rhythm. It is often used to refer to a piece of machinery, such as a car engine, functioning smoothly and continuously without any difficulties. Additionally, it can also refer to a situation or business continuing to operate at a slow or steady pace.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of tick over in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of tick over in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4


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