Examples of 'key' in a sentence

Meaning of "key"

A key refers to a small metal instrument that is used to lock or unlock a door, start a vehicle, or open a container
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  • An object designed to open and close a lock.
  • An object designed to fit between two other objects (such as a shaft and a wheel) in a mechanism and maintain their relative orientation.
  • A crucial step or requirement.
  • A guide explaining the symbols or terminology of a map or chart; a legend.

How to use "key" in a sentence

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Activate the keypad using the key.
The key developments may be summarized as follows.
Stability is another key element in quality of life.
The key strategic objectives of the operation are.
Funding was indicated as a key challenge to full participation.
Three key areas are in need of particular emphasis.
Press or scrolling key to select desired base.
The key to resolving conflict or disagreement successfully is to.
He had his own key to let himself in.
A key challenge concerns the demand side.
Press the function key is highlighted in green.
The key elements of the programme include.
Press the function key is highlighted in white.
The key is like a stinking credit card.
They will address key environmental issues.

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These key obstacles to education must be addressed.
Fanny wants the key to the silver.
Several key related questions posed to respondents were.
I went to get the key from the butler.
It is the key to accessing meaningful participation in society.
Quick take out the key to come.
The spare key was in the sun visor.
These people are also your key canvassers.
Press key twice for slow drip.
Understanding patient symptoms is key to addressing them.
I stole a key from his cleaning lady.
This approach requires several key elements.
The power off key was unintentionally touched.
Key features of the new trade geography.
Describes the key options and bottlenecks.
Key products or instruments of the programme include.
This is your key to the encasement system.
Key findings of the internal audit reports.
You were the key to breaking the curse.
A key factor was the strong technical assistance.
Financial stability is a key element in reducing poverty.
The key is under the stone step.
Increasing multicultural understanding in key service sectors.
These seven key thematic topics are as follows.
Succession plans are in place for key positions.
Includes key points relevant to inclusive practice.
Here are observations from two key conversations.
Health is key to development and combating poverty.
Confirm by pressing or cancel by pressing the key.
Outcomes of key regional dialogues on sustainable development.
It looks like a safety deposit box key.
Protection is key to preventing behaviour from being glorified.
This evaluation comprises several key steps.
Ratios of key financial indicators regular resources.
Governing bodies discuss it at different key moments.

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