verb🔗ShareAufschließen, mit einem Schlüssel öffnenTo fit (a lock) with a key."The locksmith is keying the new lock to match my house key. "Der Schlosser schließt das neue Schloss auf, damit es zu meinem Hausschlüssel passt.utilitytechnicalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerkeilenTo fit (pieces of a mechanical assembly) with a key to maintain the orientation between them."The mechanic was carefully keying the pulley onto the shaft to ensure it spun correctly and wouldn't slip. "Der Mechaniker verkeilte die Riemenscheibe vorsichtig auf der Welle, um sicherzustellen, dass sie sich richtig drehte und nicht verrutschte.technicalmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKennzeichnen, markierenTo mark or indicate with a symbol indicating membership in a class."The librarian was keying each new book with a special sticker to show it belonged to the children's section. "Die Bibliothekarin kennzeichnete jedes neue Buch mit einem speziellen Aufkleber, um zu zeigen, dass es zur Kinderabteilung gehörte.marksignactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTasten drücken(telegraphy and radio telegraphy) To depress (a telegraph key)."The telegraph operator was quickly keying a message across the country. "Der Telegrafenarbeiter drückte schnell eine Nachricht quer durch das Land.technologycommunicationelectronicstechnicalsignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSenden, tastenTo operate (the transmitter switch of a two-way radio)."The dispatcher was keying the microphone to alert all patrol cars. "Der Disponent tastete das Mikrofon, um alle Streifenwagen zu alarmieren.communicationelectronicstechnologysignalChat 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.technologycomputingcommunicationinternetmachineelectronicsChat 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 teacher keying the chart showed which colors represented different types of flowers. "Der Lehrer, der die Tabelle verknüpfte, zeigte, welche Farben verschiedene Blumenarten repräsentierten.communicationtechnologycomputinginternetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBestimmen, identifizierenTo be identified as a certain taxon when using a key."After careful observation of its leaf shape and flower structure, the student was keying this plant to the genus Acer using the field guide. "Nach sorgfältiger Beobachtung der Blattform und Blütenstruktur bestimmte der Student diese Pflanze anhand des Feldführers der Gattung Acer.biologyscienceorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnpassen, modifizierenTo modify (an advertisement) so as to target a particular group or demographic."The marketing team is keying the online ads to specifically target young adults interested in gaming. "Das Marketingteam passt die Online-Anzeigen an, um speziell junge Erwachsene anzusprechen, die sich für Spiele interessieren.mediabusinesscommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbstimmen, einstellenTo attune to; to set at; to pitch."The conductor was keying the orchestra to the correct starting pitch before the concert began. "Der Dirigent stimmte das Orchester auf die richtige Anfangstonhöhe ein, bevor das Konzert begann.soundmusiccommunicationtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerkeilen, festklemmenTo fasten or secure firmly; to fasten or tighten with keys or wedges."The carpenter was keying the mortise and tenon joint of the table leg, ensuring it wouldn't come loose. "Der Zimmermann verkeilte die Zapfenverbindung des Tischbeins, um sicherzustellen, dass sie sich nicht löste.technicalmachineactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKennzeichnung, SignalisierungIn the sociology of Erving Goffman, an action or utterance that signals the meaning of interaction to participants."The teacher's raised eyebrow was the keying that the student's answer was incorrect, even before she said a word. "Die hochgezogene Augenbraue der Lehrerin war die Kennzeichnung, dass die Antwort des Schülers falsch war, noch bevor sie ein Wort sagte.theorycommunicationphilosophymindlinguisticssocietyhumanactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEingabe, TastatureingabeThe input of text or data by means of a keyboard."The keying of student names into the database is Maria's main task this afternoon. "Die Eingabe der Studentennamen in die Datenbank ist Marias Hauptaufgabe an diesem Nachmittag.computingtechnologycommunicationmachinewritingelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZerkratzen, KratzerA form of vandalism performed by scratching paint with a key"The keying on her car left a long, ugly scratch down the side. "Das Zerkratzen an ihrem Auto hinterließ einen langen, hässlichen Kratzer an der Seite.propertyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
