ticking over

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Definition of ticking over in English English dictionary
tick over: To run smoothly and without problems
While the boss was on holiday, the deputy made sure things were ticking over' in the firm.
tick over: to idle (to run at a slow speed, or out of gear)
ticking-over: the idling of an engine
ticking-over: doing a gentle amount of work
tick over: If a person, system, or business is ticking over, they are working steadily, but not producing very much or making much progress. The market is at least ticking over
tick over: run disconnected or idle; "the engine is idling"
tick over: If an engine is ticking over, it is running at a low speed or rate, for example when it is switched on but you are not actually using it. Very slowly he moved forward, the engine ticking over. = idle

ticking over

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tick·ing over

tîkîng ōvır

/ˈtəkəɴɢ ˈōvər/ /ˈtɪkɪŋ ˈoʊvɜr/

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