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To fit (a lock) with a key.
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To fit (pieces of a mechanical assembly) with a key to maintain the orientation between them.
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To mark or indicate with a symbol indicating membership in a class.
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(telegraphy and radio telegraphy) To depress (a telegraph key).
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To operate (the transmitter switch of a two-way radio).
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(more usually to key in) To enter (information) by typing on a keyboard or keypad.
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Our instructor told us to key in our user IDs.
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To vandalize (a car, etc.) by scratching with an implement such as a key.
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He keyed the car that had taken his parking spot.
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To link (as one might do with a key or legend).
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To be identified as a certain taxon when using a key.
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To modify (an advertisement) so as to target a particular group or demographic.
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To attune to; to set at; to pitch.
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To fasten or secure firmly; to fasten or tighten with keys or wedges.