SINCE 1828
right-click
verb
\ ˈrīt-ˈklik
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right-clicked;
right-clicking
Definition of right-click
: to press the rightmost button on a computer mouse or similar input device
If you're using Chrome, Firefox or Safari 9, right-click on a browser tab and choose "Pin Tab."— Kim Komando The toolbar can be turned off by right-clicking it and deselecting it from Explorer's list of available toolbars.— Edward Mendelson
Note: In many modern computer interfaces, right-clicking will by default cause a menu of options to display. The specific options offered will vary according to the situation or chosen setup.
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right-click
verb
English Language Learners Definition of right-click
computers
: to press the button on the right side of a mouse or similar device in order to make something happen on a computer
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