Слово англійською: key

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Переклад key українською: ключ (від двере́й), ключ до чо́го (шифр і т. д.), леге́нда (поя́снення умо́вних зна́ків на кре́сленні і т. д.), кла́віша, тона́льність

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key

noun

/kiː/

tool for lock

a piece of metal with a special shape used for locking a door, starting a car, etc.

to put/turn the key in the lock
He inserted the key in the lock and let himself into the house.
the car keys
a set/bunch of keys
key to something the spare key to the front door
We'll have a duplicate key cut (= made).
key for something Luckily Dad has keys for my house.
key for doing something There's a special key for winding up this clock.

Homophones key | quaykey quay

/kiː/

key noun
- She quietly turned the key in the lock.
key adjective
- Fresh eggs are a key ingredient for a tasty cake.
key verb
- Customers have to key their PIN for amounts over £100.
quay noun
- The constant coming and going of ferries makes the quay a bustling place.

see also Allen key™, key card, master key, pass key

most important thing

[usually singular] a thing that makes you able to understand or achieve something synonym secret

Persistence is the key if you want to get a job.
key to something The key to success is preparation.
First-time voters could hold the key to the election result.
key to doing something The driver of the car probably holds the key to solving the crime.
Language is the key to understanding those around you.
(especially North American English) The key is, how long can the federal government control the inflation rate?

on computer

any of the buttons that you press to operate a computer, phone or typewriter

Press the return key to enter the information.
You can use the arrow keys on the keyboard instead.
He began tapping on the keys of his laptop.

see also Alt key, hot key, soft key, tab key

on musical instrument

any of the wooden or metal parts that you press to play a piano and some other musical instruments

His hands flew over the piano keys.

music

a set of related notes, based on a particular note. Pieces of music are usually written mainly using a particular key.

a sonata in the key of E flat major
This piece changes key many times.

compare scale see also off-key

answers

a set of answers to exercises or problems

Check your answers in the key at the back of the book.

on map

an explanation of the symbols used on a map or plan

You can find the symbols in the key at the bottom of the page.

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