USB key
ˌjuːɛsˈbiː kiː
Definition

Definition of USB key - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologyTECH.TMUSportable storage device for data transferTECH.TMUS
  • He saved his presentation on a USB key for the meeting..
flash drive thumb drive
2.
securityTECH.TMUKdevice used for user authenticationTECH.TMUK
  • The system requires a USB key for access.
dongle
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Images of USB key

  • USB key: portable storage device for data transfer
    portable storage device for data transfer
  • USB key: device used for user authentication
    device used for user authentication

Expressions with USB

USB portn.
connector for USB devices on a computer or other electronic device
He plugged the flash drive into the USB port on his laptop..
USB-Cabbr.
type of small connector for charging and data transfer
My phone uses a USB-C charger.

Expressions with key

key intov.
enter information using a keyboard
He keyed into the computer all the data from the survey.
key toprep.
important for solving a problem
Innovation is key to solving climate change.
key upv.
make someone excited or nervous
The loud music keyed up the crowd before the show..
church keyn.
tool for opening cans and bottles
He used a church key to open the soda can.
key to successn.
essential factor for achieving success
Determination is often seen as the key to success.
lock and keyn.
device used to secure something
The treasure chest was secured with a lock and key.
out of keyadj.
not in harmony with the musical key
The singer was out of key during the performance.
hold the keyv.
be essential for achieving something
His support holds the key to our success.
key for successn.
crucial element enabling achievement
Education is a key for success in life.
key in handadj.
ready for immediate use or operation
The apartment is key in hand for the new tenants.

Terms related to USB key

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
data stickexternal storagememory stickpen drivestorage mediumkey fobpasswordsmart cardtoken

Examples of USB key in a sentence

  • The document was transferred via USB key.
  • He lost his USB key and couldn't log in.
  • The USB key is essential for secure transactions.

View all translations of USB key

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  1. French:clé USB, ...
  2. German:USB-Stick, USB-Schlüssel, ...
  3. Italian:chiavetta USB, chiave USB, ...
  4. Spanish:memoria USB, llave USB, ...
  5. Portuguese:pen USB, chave USB, ...
  6. Chinese:USB钥匙, ...
  7. Japanese:USBメモリ, USBキー, ...
  8. Arabic:فَلاشَة, مِفتاح يو إس بي, ...
  9. Hebrew:כּוֹנָן יוּ-אֶס-בִּי, מַפְתֵּחַ יוּ-אֶס-בִּי, ...
  10. Russian:USB-накопитель, USB-ключ, ...
  11. Ukrainian:USB-ключ, ...
  12. Hindi:यूएसबी कुंजी, ...
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