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• Bezeichnet etwas, das von zentraler Bedeutung, entscheidend oder ausschlaggebend ist; auch etwas, das als Lösung oder Zugang dient.

Describes something that is very important, essential, or crucial.

1. Crucial or essentialB1formal

   Of paramount importance; critical to the success or understanding of something.

   entscheidend

   • Communication is a key factor in any relationship.
   • The key ingredient in this recipe is fresh basil.
   • Finding a good mentor is key to career development.

   Synonymecentralcriticalcrucialessentialfundamentalimportantindispensablenecessarypivotalvital

   Antonymeinessentialminorperipheraltrivialunimportant

2. Main or primaryB1formal

   Being the most important or central element.

   Haupt- oder zentral

   • The key point of her argument was about equality.
   • He holds a key position in the company.
   • The key question remains unanswered.

   Synonymecentralcorecrucialessentialfundamentalimportantmainprimaryprincipalvital

   Antonymeminorperipheralsecondarysubordinateunimportant

• Substantiv, das einen kleinen metallischen Gegenstand zum Öffnen von Schlössern oder eine Vorrichtung zur Steuerung eines Mechanismus wie einer Tastatur oder eines Klaviers bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a small piece of metal used for opening locks, or a device used for operating a mechanism such as a keyboard or piano.

1. Tool for locksA1formal

   A small metal instrument used to open or close a lock.

   Schlüssel

   • I lost my house key and had to call a locksmith.
   • She turned the key in the ignition to start the car.
   • He keeps his spare key under the doormat.

2. Keyboard buttonA1formal

   One of the buttons on a keyboard or typewriter.

   Taste

   • Press the Enter key to confirm your selection.
   • The space key is the longest key on the keyboard.
   • He accidentally hit the wrong key and deleted the file.

   Synonymebutton

3. Crucial elementB1formal

   Something that is essential or critical for achieving a result.

   Schlüsselelement

   • Hard work is the key to success.
   • The key to solving this puzzle is patience.
   • Communication is a key factor in any relationship.

   Synonymebasiscorecornerstonecruxessentialfoundationheartlinchpinprerequisiterequirement

4. Musical keyB1formal

   A set of notes based on a particular note, forming the basis of a piece of music.

   Tonart

   • The song is written in the key of C major.
   • She played the piece in a different key.
   • The key signature indicates which notes are sharp or flat.

   Synonymemodescaletonality

5. Answer or solutionA2formal

   A guide or explanation that provides the correct answers.

   Lösung oder Antwort

   • The teacher provided the answer key for the test.
   • Check the key at the back of the book for solutions.
   • The key to the crossword puzzle is on the last page.

   Synonymeanswerexplanationguidesolution

   Antonymeenigmamysteryproblempuzzlequestion

• Verb, das die Eingabe von Daten über eine Tastatur bezeichnet oder das justieren bzw. fixieren von etwas mit einem Schlüssel.

A verb meaning to enter or input data using a keyboard, or to adjust or secure something with a key.

1. Enter dataA2formal

   To enter or type information into a device, such as a computer or keyboard.

   Daten eingeben

   • She keyed the data into the spreadsheet.
   • He keyed in the password to access the system.
   • Please key your responses into the online form.

   Synonymeenterinputkeyboardtype

2. B2formal

   To adjust or align something to fit a specific requirement or standard.

   Anpassen

   • The design was keyed to the client's specifications.
   • The marketing strategy is keyed to the target audience.
   • The software is keyed to work with older operating systems.

   Synonymeadaptadjustaligncalibratefitsuittune

   Antonymederangedisarrangemisalign

Phrasal-Variantenkey out