key
Meaning
To "key" something means to enter information into a computer or device using a keyboard.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "key" with "cue," which has a different meaning.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
sat
at
my
desk
and
keyed
the
new
contact
details
into
my
phone
.
The
screen
was
small
,
so
I
checked
each
number
twice
to
avoid
mistakes
.
After
I
finished
,
I
saved
the
contact
and
closed
the
app
.
My
friend
called
later
and
I
was
happy
to
tell
her
I
had
the
right
phone
number
.
It
felt
good
to
finish
a
small
task
that
could
have
taken
longer
.
Common Phrases
key in
key data
key information
Related Words
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