key
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/kiː/

Definition och betydelse av "key"pÄ engelska

01

nyckel, nyckeln

a specially shaped piece of metal used for locking or unlocking a door, starting a car, etc.
key definition and meaning
Exempel
They needed to have the key duplicated for the new employee.
De behövde ha nyckeln kopierad för den nya anstÀllda.
02

tangent, knapp

one of many buttons that one presses or taps to operate a computer, telephone, or cell phone
key definition and meaning
Exempel
The keyboard on a computer typically consists of alphanumeric keys for typing letters and numbers, along with specialized keys like Enter, Shift, and Backspace.
Tangentbordet pÄ en dator bestÄr vanligtvis av alfanumeriska tangenter för att skriva bokstÀver och siffror, tillsammans med specialiserade tangenter som Enter, Shift och Backspace.
03

tangent, knapp

a mechanical part that is pressed or activated to produce sound in musical instruments
key definition and meaning
Exempel
She practiced playing the keys on her flute with precision and control.
Hon övade pÄ att spela tangenterna pÄ sin flöjt med precision och kontroll.
04

nyckel, nyckelfaktor

a crucial factor in achieving or understanding something
Exempel
Patience is the key to mastering any skill.
Nyckeln till att bemÀstra vilken fÀrdighet som helst Àr tÄlamod.
05

tonhöjd, höjd

the highness or lowness of a person's voice
Exempel
The key of his voice made the speech sound both powerful and commanding.
Tonhöjden i hans röst fick talet att lÄta bÄde kraftfullt och befallande.
06

tonart, modus

a set of notes based on a particular note that form the tonal basis of a musical passage
Exempel
The guitarist improvised a solo in the key of E flat major, showcasing his versatility and skill.
Gitarristen improviserade en solo i tonarten Ess-dur och visade sin mÄngsidighet och skicklighet.
07

nyckel, uppdragningsnyckel

a device used to wind a spring-driven mechanism, such as a clock
Exempel
Without the winding key, the clock would eventually stop running.
Utan nyckeln för uppdragning skulle klockan sÄ smÄningom sluta gÄ.
08

slutsten, nyckelsten

the central stone at the top of an arch that holds the structure together
Exempel
The key was crucial in ensuring that the arch remained stable under pressure.
Hörnstenen var avgörande för att sÀkerstÀlla att valvet förblev stabilt under tryck.
09

förklaring, nyckel

a list of symbols that accompanies a table, map, etc. as a reference for further explanation
Exempel
The chart's key lists the meanings of the various shapes on the graph.
Diagrammets förklaring listar betydelserna av de olika formerna i diagrammet.
10

nyckel, lösningar

a list of correct answers or solutions to questions, puzzles, or exercises
Exempel
The online course offers a key to help students check their understanding of the material.
Onlinekursen erbjuder en nyckel för att hjÀlpa eleverna att kontrollera deras förstÄelse av materialet.
11

nyckelomrÄdet, fÀrgade omrÄdet

(basketball) the area near the basket, where players often position themselves for rebounds, screens, or post moves
Exempel
The center positioned himself in the key to block any incoming shots.
Centern positionerade sig i nyckelomrÄdet för att blockera inkommande skott.
12

kilo, kilogram

a kilogram, especially of an illegal drug
Informal
Exempel
Authorities seized a key of heroin during the bust.
Myndigheterna beslagtog ett kilo heroin under razzian.
13

vingfrö, samara

a type of seed with a wing-like structure that helps it to be carried by the wind, often found in certain tree species
Exempel
The key from the sycamore tree spun gracefully as it fell from the branch.
Nyckeln frÄn platanen snurrade graciöst nÀr den föll frÄn grenen.
14

ton, atmosfÀr

the general feeling or attitude that characterizes a situation, piece of writing, or event
Exempel
The artwork was painted in a muted key, evoking a sense of quiet reflection.
Konstverket var mÄlade i en dÀmpad tonart, vilket framkallade en kÀnsla av lugn eftertanke.
15

nyckel, sista biten

the final piece or board used to complete a floor or surface installation, ensuring the structure is secure
Exempel
The carpenter located the key to complete the intricate floor pattern.
Snickaren hittade nyckeln för att slutföra det intrikata golvmönstret.
16

nycklar, maktsymboler

(in the plural) a symbol of authority or control within a prison pod or gang
Slang
Exempel
Everyone knows the keys have the final say in the pod.
Alla vet att nycklarna har sista ordet i cellen.
01

nyckel, vÀsentlig

essential and highly important to a particular process, situation, or outcome
Exempel
The key ingredient in this recipe is fresh herbs for added flavor.
Den nyckelingrediensen i detta recept Àr fÀrska örter för extra smak.
to key
01

identifiera, klassificera

to identify or classify an organism, species, or object using a system of questions or characteristics, typically in fields like botany, biology, or taxonomy
Exempel
The biologist spent hours keying the new discovery to determine its classification.
Biologen tillbringade timmar med att identifiera den nya upptÀckten för att bestÀmma dess klassificering.
02

anpassa, personifiera

to tailor an advertisement to a specific audience
Exempel
The advertisement was keyed to attract tech enthusiasts through specialized online platforms.
Annonsen var anpassad för att locka teknikentusiaster genom specialiserade onlineplattformar.
03

stÀmma, justera

to regulate or adjust the musical pitch of an instrument or voice
Exempel
The singer keyed her voice to the pitch of the piano.
SÄngerskan stÀmde sin röst till pianots tonhöjd.
04

repig, vandalisera med en nyckel

to vandalize or scratch a car, typically with a key, as an act of damage or protest
Exempel
After the argument, she came outside to find her car had been keyed.
Efter grÀlet kom hon ut och upptÀckte att hennes bil hade blivit repad.
05

ge tillgÄng, registrera

to give access or control by providing a key or code
Exempel
The manager keyed the employees into the building after hours.
Chefen gav tillgÄng till anstÀllda till byggnaden efter arbetstid.
06

mata in, skriva

to enter information or data into a computer or electronic device using a keyboard
Exempel
She keyed in the password to unlock the computer.
Hon skrev in lösenordet för att lÄsa upp datorn.
07

sÀtta slutstenen, förse bÄgen med sin centrala stödsten

to provide an arch with its central supporting stone
Exempel
After securing the bricks, they keyed the arch for stability.
Efter att ha sÀkrat tegelstenarna, nycklade de valvet för stabilitet.
08

lÄsa, fÀsta

to fasten or secure something in place
Exempel
The workers keyed the pieces of machinery with metal wedges to secure them.
Arbetarna fastslog maskindelarna med metallkilar för att sÀkra dem.
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