function key
ˈfʌŋkʃən ki
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Definition of function key - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

controlTECH.key on a keyboard that performs special or programmable actionsTECH.
  • Press the function key to open the menu.
  • Use the function key to adjust the brightness.
  • The function key activates the projector mode.
shortcut key
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Expressions with function

function like clockworkv.
run smoothly, predictably, without problems
With regular maintenance, these machines function like clockwork all year.
simple functionn.
task or operation that is easy to perform
Cooking pasta is a simple function of boiling water.
function roomn.
room in a venue kept for events such as parties or meetings
They booked the hotel function room for the wedding reception.
social functionn.
gathering for social purposes
The company hosted a social function for its employees.
vital functionn.
critical role or task in a system
The manager performs a vital function in the company.
bodily functionn.
natural process of a living body
Digestion is a crucial bodily function for nutrient absorption.

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 function key

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Terms with function key included in their meaning

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keyboard shortcutn.
technology
key combination performing a specific function on a computer
long-pressv.
activate function
hold down a key or button to activate a function
key bindingn.
technology
assignment of a function to a key or key combination in software
shortcut keyn.
computer command
key or combination of keys performing a specific function
modifiern.
computing
key changing the function of other keys
be keylikev.
shape
resemble a key in shape or function
hash tablen.
technology
data structure storing key-value pairs using a hash function
keylikeadj.
functionality
serving a function similar to a key

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  1. French:touche de fonction, ...
  2. German:Funktionstaste, ...
  3. Italian:tasto funzione, ...
  4. Spanish:tecla de función, ...
  5. Portuguese:tecla de função, ...
  6. Chinese:功能键, ...
  7. Japanese:ファンクションキー, ...
  8. Arabic:مِفْتاح وَظِيفَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַקַּשׁ פּוּנְקְצְיָה, ...
  10. Russian:функциональная клавиша, ...
  11. Ukrainian:функціональна клавіша, ...
  12. Hindi:फ़ंक्शन की, ...
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