key
key
ki
ki
British pronunciation
/kiː/

Definição e significado de "key"em inglês

01

chave, chaveiro

a specially shaped piece of metal used for locking or unlocking a door, starting a car, etc.
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example
Exemplos
She inserted the key into the lock and turned it to open the door.
Ela inseriu a chave na fechadura e a girou para abrir a porta.
02

tecla, botão

one of many buttons that one presses or taps to operate a computer, telephone, or cell phone
key definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
After pressing the key, the screen displayed the desired result.
Depois de pressionar a tecla, a tela exibiu o resultado desejado.
03

tecla, botão

a mechanical part that is pressed or activated to produce sound in musical instruments
key definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
The composer wrote the piece to feature the distinctive sounds of the lower keys on the piano.
O compositor escreveu a peça para destacar os sons distintos das teclas baixas do piano.
04

chave, fator chave

a crucial factor in achieving or understanding something
example
Exemplos
His generosity was the key to helping the community thrive.
Sua generosidade foi a chave para ajudar a comunidade a prosperar.
05

tonalidade, altura

the highness or lowness of a person's voice
example
Exemplos
She shifted her key to a higher pitch when singing the chorus of the song.
Ela mudou sua tonalidade para um tom mais alto ao cantar o refrão da música.
06

tonalidade, modo

a set of notes based on a particular note that form the tonal basis of a musical passage
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example
Exemplos
The song is in the key of C major, which gives it a bright and uplifting sound.
A música está na tonalidade de dó maior, o que lhe dá um som brilhante e edificante.
07

chave, chave de corda

a device used to wind a spring-driven mechanism, such as a clock
example
Exemplos
He carefully inserted the key to wind the pocket watch.
Ele cuidadosamente inseriu a chave para dar corda no relógio de bolso.
08

pedra angular, chave de abóbada

the central stone at the top of an arch that holds the structure together
example
Exemplos
The mason carefully placed the key at the top of the arch to complete the design.
O pedreiro colocou cuidadosamente a pedra angular no topo do arco para completar o design.
09

legenda, chave

a list of symbols that accompanies a table, map, etc. as a reference for further explanation
Wiki
example
Exemplos
The map's key included symbols for hospitals, airports, and bus stations.
A legenda do mapa incluía símbolos para hospitais, aeroportos e estações de ônibus.
10

chave, soluções

a list of correct answers or solutions to questions, puzzles, or exercises
example
Exemplos
The online course offers a key to help students check their understanding of the material.
O curso online oferece uma chave para ajudar os alunos a verificar sua compreensão do material.
11

o garrafão, a área restritiva

(basketball) the area near the basket, where players often position themselves for rebounds, screens, or post moves
example
Exemplos
The defender stayed tight on his opponent as he moved into the key for a potential dunk.
O defensor ficou colado no seu oponente enquanto ele se movia para o garrafão para um possível enterrada.
12

quilo, quilograma

a kilogram, especially of an illegal drug
InformalInformal
example
Exemplos
They were found transporting a key of ecstasy across the border.
Eles foram pegos transportando um quilo de ecstasy através da fronteira.
13

sâmara, dissâmara

a type of seed with a wing-like structure that helps it to be carried by the wind, often found in certain tree species
example
Exemplos
They noticed the keys of the maple trees swirling around in the breeze during their hike.
Eles notaram as chaves das árvores de bordo girando na brisa durante sua caminhada.
14

tom, atmosfera

the general feeling or attitude that characterizes a situation, piece of writing, or event
example
Exemplos
The key of the conversation shifted from casual to serious when the topic of finances came up.
A chave da conversa mudou de casual para séria quando o tema das finanças surgiu.
15

chave, peça mestra

the final piece or board used to complete a floor or surface installation, ensuring the structure is secure
example
Exemplos
After laying the key, the floor was completely finished.
Depois de colocar a chave, o piso estava completamente acabado.
16

chaves, chaves de poder

(in the plural) a symbol of authority or control within a prison pod or gang
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example
Exemplos
He tried to challenge the keys, but no one supported him.
Ele tentou desafiar as chaves, mas ninguém o apoiou.
01

chave, essencial

essential and highly important to a particular process, situation, or outcome
example
Exemplos
Building trust is key to maintaining long-term relationships with clients.
Chave para manter relacionamentos de longo prazo com clientes é construir confiança.
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01

identificar, classificar

to identify or classify an organism, species, or object using a system of questions or characteristics, typically in fields like botany, biology, or taxonomy
example
Exemplos
By observing the leaves and flowers, they were able to key the plant as a type of fern.
Ao observar as folhas e as flores, eles conseguiram identificar a planta como um tipo de samambaia.
02

adaptar, personalizar

to tailor an advertisement to a specific audience
example
Exemplos
Using customer data, the campaign was keyed to reach a broader audience while still focusing on key demographics.
Usando dados do cliente, a campanha foi direcionada para alcançar um público mais amplo, mantendo o foco nos principais grupos demográficos.
03

afinar, ajustar

to regulate or adjust the musical pitch of an instrument or voice
example
Exemplos
The technician keyed the guitar to perfect pitch for the concert.
O técnico afinou o violão para o tom perfeito para o concerto.
04

riscar, vandalizar com uma chave

to vandalize or scratch a car, typically with a key, as an act of damage or protest
example
Exemplos
It 's heartbreaking to see people keying cars for no reason.
É de partir o coração ver pessoas riscando carros sem motivo.
05

dar acesso, registrar

to give access or control by providing a key or code
example
Exemplos
He was keyed into the restricted area using a special card.
Ele foi chaveado na área restrita usando um cartão especial.
06

digitar, inserir

to enter information or data into a computer or electronic device using a keyboard
example
Exemplos
I forgot to key the number into the calculator.
Esqueci-me de inserir o número na calculadora.
07

assentar a pedra angular, colocar a pedra chave do arco

to provide an arch with its central supporting stone
example
Exemplos
The builders keyed the arch with a massive stone at its peak.
Os construtores trancaram o arco com uma pedra maciça no seu ápice.
08

travar, fixar

to fasten or secure something in place
example
Exemplos
He carefully keyed the joints to prevent the parts from shifting during transport.
Ele cuidadosamente travou as juntas para evitar que as peças se movessem durante o transporte.
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