access key
US: /ˈæksɛs kiː/
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Definition of access key - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
user interfaceTECH.assigned keyboard character that activates a menu or button in softwareTECH.
  • Press Alt plus the access key letter to open that menu.
2.
technologyTECH.secret digital value that lets software reach protected online servicesTECH.
  • Developers must keep their access key private when calling the web API.
3.
securityRarespecial physical device that lets someone enter or use protected placesRare
  • Each employee receives an access key for the main entrance.
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Expressions with access

have access tov.
be able to use or reach something
Only students have access to the library computers.
instant accessn.
ability to reach or use something immediately without waiting
The subscription includes instant access to all premium articles.
wheelchair accessn.
ability for people using wheelchairs to enter and use a place
The museum now offers wheelchair access to all exhibition floors.
access coden.
sequence of characters for secure service entry
Enter your access code to unlock the phone.
access roadn.
road providing access to a specific place
The access road connects the village to the main street.
direct accessn.
ability to reach something without intermediaries
The manager has direct access to the CEO.

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 access key

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Terms with access key included in their meaning

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shift keyn.
alternate functions
key to access alternate functions of keys
keylessadj.
technology
not needing a physical key for access
keyless entry systemn.
technology
electronic access setup that lets users unlock doors without a metal key
option keyn.
technology
modifier key on Apple keyboards used to access alternate commands or characters
unkeyedadj.
technology
without a key for encryption or access

Examples of access key in a sentence

  • Look for the underlined letter to find the access key associated with that option.
  • Resetting the access key is required after a security breach.
  • Without a valid access key, the application cannot retrieve user data.
  • Without his access key, he couldn’t enter the server room.
  • The stolen access key triggered an immediate security lockdown.

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  1. French:touche d'accès, clé d'accès, ...
  2. German:Zugriffstaste, Zugriffsschlüssel, ...
  3. Italian:tasto di scelta rapida, chiave di accesso, ...
  4. Spanish:tecla de acceso, clave de acceso, ...
  5. Portuguese:tecla de atalho, chave de acesso, ...
  6. Chinese:访问键, 访问密钥, ...
  7. Japanese:アクセスキー, 認証キー, ...
  8. Arabic:مِفْتَاحُ وُصُول, مِفتاحُ نُفاذ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַקֵּשׁ גִּישָׁה, מַפְתֵּחַ גִּישָׁה, ...
  10. Russian:клавиша доступа, ключ доступа, ...
  11. Ukrainian:клавіша доступу, ключ доступу, ...
  12. Hindi:एक्सेस कुंजी, प्रवेश कुंजी, ...

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