B1verbeducation
US/tɪk/
UK/tɪk/
to put a small mark (✓) next to something to show it is correct or done
In context
Please tick the box if you want to receive our newsletter.
The teacher ticked all the correct answers in red.
I like to tick things off my to-do list at the end of the day.
Words that go with tick
verb + noun
- tick the boxTick the box next to your preferred payment method.
- tick the correct answerRead the question and tick the correct answer.
- tick all that applyWhich sports do you play? Tick all that apply.
- tick the appropriate boxPlease tick the appropriate box to show your age group.
verb + adverb
- tick offShe ticked off each item as she packed her suitcase.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Tick in the box.Correct: Tick the box.