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Plural for a device that unlocks or opens, typically a door
“She reached for her coat and car keys.”
Plural for something that provides a means of understanding or achieving something
“I was of the opinion that the key to empowering individuals was to provide them with options.”
Plural for the way, means or right of entering or participating in
“For my parents, college represented a key to a better life.”
Plural for a group of notes based on a particular note and comprising a scale, regarded as forming the tonal basis of a piece of music
“The first section scampers about in a happy fashion but darkens suddenly in the key of D minor.”
Plural for the prevailing tone of a piece of writing, performance or situation
“Kingsley plays Ford in a near-hysterical key throughout, his jealousy tinged with full-blown paranoia.”
Plural for a plan, or set of actions proposed or used to solve a problem
Plural for a round button or switch for adjusting or controlling a machine or device
Plural for an answer to a problem or puzzle
Plural for underwater or partially submerged ledge
Plural for a word used to gain admittance or to gain access to information
Plural for an important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends or is based
Plural for a contiguous area of land totally surrounded by water
Plural for that which can be used as an indication of something
Plural for the wording on a map or diagram explaining the symbols used
Splines or blades
Plural for the atmosphere or pervading tone of something
(instructions) Plural for detailed information about how something should be done or operated
Plural for a title or brief explanation accompanying an illustration, cartoon, or poster
Plural for a non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behavior
Plural for a translation of a text for use by students, especially in a surreptitious way
Plural for indication of musical key
(computing, programming) Plural for a field, especially an input variable of a procedure definition
(key in) To bring into harmony or accord
“You will need to key yourself into the situation to avoid making any rash decisions.”
(key in) To enter data into a form or field with the use of a keyboard
“Please key in your details using the form provided on the web page.”
To scratch with a key
“Someone would key my car and I would then have to spend hundreds on a new paint job!”
(of an activity or organization) To bring different elements into a harmonious or efficient relationship
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