verb🔗ShareAufschließen, abschließenTo fit (a lock) with a key."The locksmith keyed the new lock so we could use the same key for both the front and back doors. "Der Schlosser schloss das neue Schloss auf, so dass wir denselben Schlüssel für die Vorder- und Hintertür verwenden konnten.utilitybuildingpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareverkeilenTo fit (pieces of a mechanical assembly) with a key to maintain the orientation between them."The mechanic keyed the pulley to the shaft to prevent it from slipping. "Der Mechaniker verkeilte die Riemenscheibe an der Welle, um ein Verrutschen zu verhindern.technicalmachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKennzeichnen, markierenTo mark or indicate with a symbol indicating membership in a class."The students' assignments were keyed with colored dots to show their reading level. "Die Aufgaben der Schüler wurden mit farbigen Punkten gekennzeichnet, um ihr Lesevermögen anzuzeigen.marktypewritingsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTasten drücken(telegraphy and radio telegraphy) To depress (a telegraph key)."The operator keyed the telegraph key to send the urgent message to headquarters. "Der Operator drückte die Taste, um die dringende Nachricht an das Hauptquartier zu senden.technologycommunicationelectronicssignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTasten, betätigenTo operate (the transmitter switch of a two-way radio)."The dispatcher keyed the microphone to alert the ambulance crew. "Der Disponent betätigte das Mikrofon, um die Krankenwagenbesatzung zu alarmieren.technologycommunicationelectronicssignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEingeben, eintippen(more usually to key in) To enter (information) by typing on a keyboard or keypad."Our instructor told us to key in our user IDs."Unser Lehrer sagte uns, wir sollen unsere Benutzernamen eingeben.technologycomputingmachinecommunicationinternetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZerkratzenTo vandalize (a car, etc.) by scratching with an implement such as a key."He keyed the car that had taken his parking spot."Er zerkratzte das Auto, das seinen Parkplatz eingenommen hatte.propertyactionpolicevehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerknüpfen, verbindenTo link (as one might do with a key or legend)."The map was keyed to the symbols, so we knew what each icon represented. "Die Karte war mit den Symbolen verknüpft, sodass wir wussten, was jedes Symbol darstellte.systemcommunicationorganizationtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBestimmt werden, zuordnenTo be identified as a certain taxon when using a key."Using a plant identification key, the specimen was keyed to the Acer rubrum species, also known as the red maple. "Mithilfe eines Pflanzenbestimmungsschlüssels wurde das Exemplar der Art Acer rubrum zugeordnet, die auch als Rotahorn bekannt ist.biologyorganismscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnpassen, ausrichtenTo modify (an advertisement) so as to target a particular group or demographic."The marketing team keyed the online ads to show different vacation packages to families with young children versus retirees. "Das Marketingteam passte die Online-Anzeigen an, um Familien mit kleinen Kindern andere Urlaubspakete zu zeigen als Rentnern.communicationmediabusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbstimmen, anpassenTo attune to; to set at; to pitch."The speaker keyed their presentation to the interests of the young audience, using lots of visuals and short video clips. "Der Redner passte seine Präsentation an den Interessen des jungen Publikums an und verwendete viele visuelle Elemente und kurze Videoclips.musicsoundcommunicationtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerkeilen, festklemmenTo fasten or secure firmly; to fasten or tighten with keys or wedges."The carpenter keyed the wooden beams together to ensure the roof was stable. "Der Zimmermann verkeilte die Holzbalken, um sicherzustellen, dass das Dach stabil war.technicalmachinebuildingindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
