keyed

/kiːd/

verb

  1. 1

    To fit (a lock) with a key.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

    (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.
  7. 7

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

    He keyed the car that had taken his parking spot.
  8. 8

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

  9. 9

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

  10. 10

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

  11. 11

    To attune to; to set at; to pitch.

  12. 12

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

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