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keyed

/kiːd/

/kid/

Translations

keyedpast participle

/kiːd/

/kid/

Used as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb ‘key’

accordéMusique.

The piano was keyed to match the orchestra's tuning.

Le piano était accordé pour s'harmoniser avec l'accord de l'orchestre.

à cléTechnique ; pour un mécanisme ou un accès équipé de clés.

The building has a keyed entry system for added security.

Le bâtiment dispose d'un système d'entrée à clé pour une sécurité accrue.

Additional translations

survoltéSurtout dans l’expression « keyed up » ; registre courant.

teintéSe dit d’un ton, d’une humeur ou d’une ambiance.

Synonyms

keyverb

keyed

Past Simple

keyed

Past Simple

keyed

Past Participle

keying

Gerund

/kiː/

rayerAu sens de vandalisme, avec une clé.

Someone keyed his car while it was parked on the street.

Quelqu'un a rayé sa voiture avec une clé alors qu'elle était garée dans la rue.

saisirInformatique, saisie au clavier.

She keyed the data into the computer quickly.

Elle a saisi rapidement les données dans l'ordinateur.

régler

The technician keyed the machine to operate at maximum efficiency.

Le technicien a réglé la machine pour qu'elle fonctionne avec un rendement maximal.

Additional translations

aiguillerFiguré.

Synonyms

Definitions

keyedpast participle

Adjusted or set to a particular key or pitch, especially in music.

The piano was keyed to match the orchestra's tuning.

Having a particular mood or tone, often used in combination.

The event was keyed to a celebratory atmosphere.

Alert and ready to respond, often used in the context of being keyed up.

She was keyed up with excitement before the big race.

Equipped with a key or keys; fitted with a keyed mechanism.

The building has a keyed entry system for added security.

keyverb

To enter or input data using a keyboard.

She keyed the data into the computer quickly.

To adjust or tune something to a particular setting or condition.

The technician keyed the machine to operate at maximum efficiency.

To vandalize a car by scratching its paint with a key.

Someone keyed his car while it was parked on the street.

To provide a clue or indication for understanding something.

The teacher keyed the students into the main themes of the novel.