key sequence

UK: /kiː ˈsiːkwəns/

Definition

Definition of key sequence - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyordered set of keys pressed to perform a specific action

Use the key sequence Ctrl+C to copy the selected text.
Press the key sequence Alt+Tab to switch between open applications.
Program a custom key sequence to launch your favorite tools instantly.

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Expressions with key

key into

enter information using a keyboard

He keyed into the computer all the data from the survey.

key to

prep.

important for solving a problem

Innovation is key to solving climate change.

key up

make someone excited or nervous

The loud music keyed up the crowd before the show..

church key

tool for opening cans and bottles

He used a church key to open the soda can.

key to success

essential factor for achieving success

Determination is often seen as the key to success.

lock and key

device used to secure something

The treasure chest was secured with a lock and key.

Expressions with sequence

out of sequence

adj.

not in the correct or expected order

The slides were out of sequence during the presentation.

opening sequence

first connected group of scenes in a film or show

The opening sequence showed the city before the disaster happened.

title sequence

designed opening part of a video showing its name and main credits

The movie's title sequence used bold colors and fast cuts to grab attention.

chronological sequence

events arranged by time from first to last

The book follows a chronological sequence of historical events.

in logical sequence

adv.

in an order that makes sense and is easy to follow

She explained the steps in logical sequence.

in proper sequence

adv.

following the correct order of steps or events

Make sure to assemble the parts in proper sequence.

sequence number

number used to show position of an item in an ordered series

Each packet carries a unique sequence number to ensure correct ordering during transmission.

control sequence

ordered set of commands or signals that direct how a system behaves

The programmer modified the control sequence to change the robot's speed.

DNA sequence

order of nucleotides in a DNA molecule

The DNA sequence was analyzed to find mutations.

sequence control

control of the order in which actions or steps happen in a process

Proper sequence control prevents machines from starting in the wrong order.

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tab order

user interface

sequence for navigating controls using the Tab key

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French:séquence de touches, ...
German:Tastenkombination, ...
Italian:sequenza di tasti, ...
Spanish:secuencia de teclas, ...
Portuguese:sequência de teclas, ...
Chinese:按键序列, ...
Japanese:キーの組み合わせ, ...
Arabic:تَتَابُع مَفَاتِيح, ...
Hebrew:רֶצֶף מַקָּשִׁים, ...
Russian:последовательность клавиш, ...
Ukrainian:послідовність клавіш, ...
Hindi:कुंजी अनुक्रम, ...
Bengali:কী সিকোয়েন্স, ...
Catalan:seqüència de tecles, ...
Czech:sekvence kláves, ...
Danish:tastsekvens, ...
Dutch:toetsencombinatie, ...
Greek:συνδυασμός πλήκτρων, ...
Hungarian:billentyűsorozat, ...
Khmer:លំដាប់គ្រាប់ចុច, ...
Korean:키 조합, ...
Persian:توالی کلیدها, ...
Polish:sekwencja klawiszy, ...
Portuguese (BR):sequência de teclas, ...
Romanian:secvență de taste, ...
Swedish:tangentsekvens, ...
Thai:ลำดับปุ่มกด, ...
Turkish:tuş dizisi, ...
Vietnamese:chuỗi phím, ...

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