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Definition tick over in British English

tick over phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

if a car engine is ticking over, it is operating but the car is not moving

Synonyms and related words
backfire burn up come to life
2

to operate steadily but not very well

Example

He just keeps things ticking over at the garage whilst the boss is on holiday.

Synonyms and related words
come through exist last
Definition tick over in British English