1580s, of imitative origin (cf. Dutch and East Frisian klikken to click; Old French clique tick of a clock). The figurative sense, in reference usually to persons, hit it off at once, become friendly upon meeting is from 1915, perhaps based on the sound of a key in a lock. Related: Clicked; clicking.
verb (used with object), induced, inducing. 1. to lead or move by persuasion or influence, as to some action or state of mind: to induce a person to buy a raffle ticket. 2. to bring about, produce, or cause: That medicine will induce sleep.
Inhibit. Definition. verb. (general). To hold back, curb, hinder, restrain, prohibit, or arrest; as in to inhibit an action. (chemistry, biology). To limit, prevent or block the action or function of; as in to inhibit an enzyme, or to inhibit a chemical reaction.(psychology). To suppress or restrain a behavior, an impulse, or a desire consciously or unconsciously.o hold back, curb, hinder, restrain, prohibit, or arrest; as in to inhibit an action. (chemistry, biology). To limit, prevent or block the action or function of; as in to inhibit an enzyme, or to inhibit a chemical reaction.