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keyed

/kiːd/

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verb

Cerrar con llave, abrir con llave

To fit (a lock) with a key.

Examples :

"The locksmith keyed the new lock so we could use the same key for both the front and back doors. "

El cerrajero cerró con llave la nueva cerradura para que pudiéramos usar la misma llave tanto para la puerta delantera como para la trasera.

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verb

Asegurar con chaveta

To fit (pieces of a mechanical assembly) with a key to maintain the orientation between them.

Examples :

"The mechanic keyed the pulley to the shaft to prevent it from slipping. "

El mecánico aseguró la polea al eje con una chaveta para evitar que se deslizara.

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verb

Clasificar, marcar

To mark or indicate with a symbol indicating membership in a class.

Examples :

"The students' assignments were keyed with colored dots to show their reading level. "

Las tareas de los estudiantes fueron marcadas con puntos de colores para mostrar su nivel de lectura.

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verb

Pulsar la tecla

(telegraphy and radio telegraphy) To depress (a telegraph key).

Examples :

"The operator keyed the telegraph key to send the urgent message to headquarters. "

El operador pulsó la tecla del telégrafo para enviar el mensaje urgente al cuartel general.

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verb

Pulsar, activar

To operate (the transmitter switch of a two-way radio).

Examples :

"The dispatcher keyed the microphone to alert the ambulance crew. "

El operador pulsó el micrófono para alertar a la tripulación de la ambulancia.

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verb

Introducir, teclear

(more usually to key in) To enter (information) by typing on a keyboard or keypad.

Examples :

"Our instructor told us to key in our user IDs."

Nuestro instructor nos dijo que introdujéramos nuestros ID de usuario.

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verb

Rayar

To vandalize (a car, etc.) by scratching with an implement such as a key.

Examples :

"He keyed the car that had taken his parking spot."

Él rayó el coche que había tomado su lugar de estacionamiento.

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verb

Vincular, relacionar

To link (as one might do with a key or legend).

Examples :

"The map was keyed to the symbols, so we knew what each icon represented. "

El mapa estaba vinculado a los símbolos, por lo que sabíamos lo que representaba cada icono.

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verb

Ser identificado, ser clasificado

To be identified as a certain taxon when using a key.

Examples :

"Using a plant identification key, the specimen was keyed to the Acer rubrum species, also known as the red maple. "

Usando una clave de identificación de plantas, el espécimen fue clasificado en la especie Acer rubrum, también conocida como arce rojo.

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verb

Adaptar, dirigir

To modify (an advertisement) so as to target a particular group or demographic.

Examples :

"The marketing team keyed the online ads to show different vacation packages to families with young children versus retirees. "

El equipo de marketing adaptó los anuncios en línea para mostrar diferentes paquetes de vacaciones a familias con niños pequeños en comparación con los jubilados.

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verb

Sintonizar, afinar

To attune to; to set at; to pitch.

Examples :

"The speaker keyed their presentation to the interests of the young audience, using lots of visuals and short video clips. "

El orador sintonizó su presentación con los intereses del público joven, utilizando muchos elementos visuales y clips de video cortos.

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verb

Asegurar, acuñar

To fasten or secure firmly; to fasten or tighten with keys or wedges.

Examples :

"The carpenter keyed the wooden beams together to ensure the roof was stable. "

El carpintero aseguró las vigas de madera para asegurar que el techo fuera estable.

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