Snap into place

English translation: click into position (probably on spring catches)

20:02 Sep 7, 2005
English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Manufacturing / Fireplaces
English term or phrase: Snap into place
Attach the first vent section (it will snap into place). Then...
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Selected answer:click into position (probably on spring catches)
Explanation:
Push the first vent section into its intended position and it will become held in place by some such device as spring catches on the vent with corresponding dogs on the casing or whatever it is being fitted to.
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4 +13click into position (probably on spring catches)
Jack Doughty
4 +2see definition
Lori Utecht/Vívian M Alves


  

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snap into place
click into position (probably on spring catches)


Explanation:
Push the first vent section into its intended position and it will become held in place by some such device as spring catches on the vent with corresponding dogs on the casing or whatever it is being fitted to.

Jack Doughty
United Kingdom
Local time: 17:56
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Native speaker of: English
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agree  David Hollywood: it won't have to be bolted down, screwed in, stuck on etc.
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  -> Thank you. Useful additional explanation.

agree  Will Matter: Could also be plastic clips or "catches" that yield to pressure & then return to their original position. For example, the plastic clip on the end of a phone cord often works like this. Insert into the jack, "click", finished.
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  -> Thank you. Yes, of course. I was only describing one possible form.

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agree  Can Altinbay
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agree  María Teresa Taylor Oliver: When I have to translate this exact phrase into Spanish, I generally refer to the "clicking" sound... (as in, "until you hear a click"). Hi, Jack :)
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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
snap into place
see definition


Explanation:
9. To open, close, or fit together with a click: The lock snapped shut. The jacket snaps in front


    Reference: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/snap
Lori Utecht/Vívian M Alves
United States
Local time: 13:56
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PortuguesePortuguese

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agree  humbird: This is also right. I like the word "fit".
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agree  airmailrpl: -
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