key combination
US: ˈkiː ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən
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Definition of key combination - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

computer inputTECH.specific set of keys pressed together or in order to perform somethingTECH.
  • Press the key combination Ctrl+C to copy the selected text.
  • Use the key combination Alt+Tab to switch between open applications.
  • He programmed a custom key combination to launch his favorite game.
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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.

Expressions with combination

combination lockn.
lock opened by turning dials to a sequence
The combination lock on the safe was tricky to open.
color combinationn.
chosen group of colors used together for a visual effect
The interior designer suggested a blue and gold color combination.
in combination withprep.
used to indicate things that are used together
The drug is effective in combination with other treatments.
combination fried ricen.
fried rice with mixed meats and vegetables
I ordered combination fried rice for dinner.
combination sandwichn.
sandwich with multiple types of meat
The deli offers a combination sandwich with turkey, ham, and roast beef.
combination productn.
multiple products sold together as one unit
The combination product offers a phone and a charger.
combination saladn.
salad made with a mix of various ingredients
She ordered a combination salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
combination drugn.
medicine that includes several active substances together in one dose
The doctor prescribed a combination drug to simplify the treatment schedule.
combination skinn.
skin type with both oily and dry areas
She uses special products for her combination skin..
vertical combinationn.
business strategy merging firms at different production stages
The company adopted a vertical combination to streamline operations.

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Terms with key combination included in their meaning

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keyboard shortcutn.
technology
key combination performing a specific function on a computer
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
boss keyn.
technology
key combination to hide a program

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  1. French:combinaison de touches, ...
  2. German:Tastenkombination, ...
  3. Italian:combinazione di tasti, ...
  4. Spanish:combinación de teclas, ...
  5. Portuguese:combinação de teclas, ...
  6. Chinese:组合键, ...
  7. Japanese:キーの組み合わせ, ...
  8. Arabic:مَجْمُوعَة مَفاتيح, ...
  9. Hebrew:צֵרוּף מַקָּשִׁים, ...
  10. Russian:комбинация клавиш, ...
  11. Ukrainian:комбінація клавіш, ...
  12. Hindi:कुंजी संयोजन, ...

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