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What does key in mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word key in? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) to enter data by keyboarding
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Consistency and cost issues were key in Whitworth College's decision to abandon outsourcing.
Then they tried to use the keys to open the door but put the wrong key in the lock.
He jiggles the key in the lock on the front door, trying to persuade the tumblers to shift, which they finally do, reluctantly.
As they effortlessly key in the words there is not even an iota of confusion among them.
Anytime we flip a switch, turn a key in the ignition, or mail a letter, we expect something to happen.
I tucked the key in my pocket and finally set about wrestling my hand properly through my sleeve again.

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