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keyed

UK
/kiːd/
US
/kid/
keyedpast participle
UK
/kiːd/
US
/kid/
Used as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb ‘key’
Translations
He was keyed up before the big presentation.
Он был взволнованный перед большой презентацией.
The piano was perfectly keyed for the concert.
Пианино было идеально настроенное для концерта.
Additional translations
запертый
настроенный на
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
responsive
sensitive
attuned
adjusted
tuned
keynoun
Definitions
A small piece of shaped metal with incisions cut to fit the wards of a particular lock, used to operate it.
She inserted the key into the lock and turned it to open the door.
A thing that provides a means of gaining access to or understanding something.
Education is the key to success.
A set of answers to exercises or problems.
The teacher handed out the answer key after the test.
A lever on a musical instrument such as a piano or organ that is pressed to produce a note.
He pressed the keys of the piano gently, creating a soft melody.
A button on a computer keyboard or typewriter.
She pressed the enter key to submit the form.
A low-lying island or reef, especially in the Caribbean.
We spent our vacation on a beautiful key in the Florida Keys.
A system of symbols used to represent special items on a map or diagram.
The map key helped us understand the different symbols used for landmarks.
In music, a set of notes based on a particular tonic that forms the tonal foundation of a composition; tonality.
The sonata is written in the key of E-flat major.
In cryptography and computing, a piece of information used to control or determine the output of an encryption or decryption algorithm.
Make sure the encryption key is stored in a secure location.
A removable wedge or bar inserted between a shaft and a rotating machine element to prevent relative motion.
The mechanic replaced the worn key to stop the pulley from slipping on the shaft.
keyverb

keyed

Past Simple

keyed
Past Simple
keyed
Past Participle
keying
Gerund
UK
/kiː/
US
/kiː/
Translations
вводить данные
Please key the information into the database.
Пожалуйста, введите информацию в базу данных.
He will key the data into the system.
Он введет данные в систему.
She keyed the code into the lock.
Она набрала код на замке.
Additional translations
вводить с клавиатуры
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
open
activate
engage
trigger
unlock
keyadjective
Definitions
Of crucial importance; essential.
The key factor in the project's success was the team's dedication.
Serving as a means of gaining access to or understanding something.
The key document provided insights into the company's financial health.
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