verb🔗ShareCerrar con llave, abrir con llaveTo 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. "El cerrajero cerró con llave la nueva cerradura para que pudiéramos usar la misma llave tanto para la puerta delantera como para la trasera.utilitybuildingpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAsegurar con chavetaTo 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. "El mecánico aseguró la polea al eje con una chaveta para evitar que se deslizara.technicalmachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareClasificar, marcarTo mark or indicate with a symbol indicating membership in a class."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.marktypewritingsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePulsar la tecla(telegraphy and radio telegraphy) To depress (a telegraph key)."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.technologycommunicationelectronicssignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePulsar, activarTo operate (the transmitter switch of a two-way radio)."The dispatcher keyed the microphone to alert the ambulance crew. "El operador pulsó el micrófono para alertar a la tripulación de la ambulancia.technologycommunicationelectronicssignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIntroducir, teclear(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."Nuestro instructor nos dijo que introdujéramos nuestros ID de usuario.technologycomputingmachinecommunicationinternetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRayarTo vandalize (a car, etc.) by scratching with an implement such as a key."He keyed the car that had taken his parking spot."Él rayó el coche que había tomado su lugar de estacionamiento.propertyactionpolicevehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVincular, relacionarTo link (as one might do with a key or legend)."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.systemcommunicationorganizationtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSer identificado, ser clasificadoTo 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. "Usando una clave de identificación de plantas, el espécimen fue clasificado en la especie Acer rubrum, también conocida como arce rojo.biologyorganismscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAdaptar, dirigirTo 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. "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.communicationmediabusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSintonizar, afinarTo 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. "El orador sintonizó su presentación con los intereses del público joven, utilizando muchos elementos visuales y clips de video cortos.musicsoundcommunicationtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAsegurar, acuñarTo 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. "El carpintero aseguró las vigas de madera para asegurar que el techo fuera estable.technicalmachinebuildingindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
