These products are keyed to the interests of very young children.
The government entitlement programs are keyed to the rate of inflation.
Financial and business terms. 2012.
key sth in — UK US key sth in Phrasal Verb with key({{}}/kiː/ verb [I or T] ► IT to put information into a computer or a machine using a keyboard: »I keyed in the wrong amount at the ATM. key sth into sth »Have you keyed all the data into the spreadsheet? … Financial and business terms
key — key1 W1S2 [ki:] adj [no comparative] very important or necessary ▪ China s support is key to the success of the coalition. key factor/points/questions etc ▪ The President makes all the key decisions on foreign policy. key role/player/figure etc ( … Dictionary of contemporary English
key — 1 /ki:/ adjective very important and necessary for success or to understand something: Put your most experienced players in the key positions. | key points/questions/issues etc (=most important): You can summarize the key points of his speech in… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
key*/*/*/ — [kiː] noun [C] I 1) a small piece of metal that is used for opening or locking a door or a container, or for starting the engine of a vehicle a bunch of keys[/ex] house/car keys[/ex] I could hear someone turning the key in the lock.[/ex] Where s… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
key somebody to something — ˈkey sb/sth to sth derived usually passive (especially NAmE) to make sb/sth suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose Syn: ↑gear • The classes are keyed to the needs of advanced students. Main entry: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
key something to something — ˈkey sb/sth to sth derived usually passive (especially NAmE) to make sb/sth suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose Syn: ↑gear • The classes are keyed to the needs of advanced students. Main entry: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
key player — UK US noun [C] ► an important person, company, etc. in a particular area of activity: key player in sth »Robin is changing jobs but he will remain one of the key players in our management team. »The Post Office is a key player in the business of… … Financial and business terms
key — ▪ I. key key 1 [kiː] noun [countable] COMPUTING 1. a part of a computer with a letter, number etc on it that you press with your fingers to make it work: • Press any key to continue. ˈalt key COMPUTING … Financial and business terms
play a key part in sth — play a key/major/important role/part (in sth) (also have a key/major/important role/part to play (in sth)) ► to have a lot of power or influence in a particular situation: »His financial expertise played a major role in London City airport s… … Financial and business terms
play a key role in sth — play a key/major/important role/part (in sth) (also have a key/major/important role/part to play (in sth)) ► to have a lot of power or influence in a particular situation: »His financial expertise played a major role in London City airport s… … Financial and business terms
