The key is to prioritize your work, and to keep to your schedule.
»Hard work is the key to success.
»A focus on training is often the key to unlocking potential.
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the key — (to sth) ► the best or only way to achieve something: »The key is to prioritize your work, and to keep to your schedule. »Hard work is the key to success. »A focus on training is often the key to unlocking potential. Main Entry: ↑key … 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
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 — 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 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 sth to sth — UK US key sth to sth Phrasal Verb with key({{}}/kiː/ verb [I or T] usually passive ► to arrange or plan something so that it is suitable for a particular person or situation: »These products are keyed to the interests of very young children. ► to … Financial and business terms
