key switch
BrE: /kiː swɪtʃ/
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Definition of key switch - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
securityTECH.locking control that turns equipment on or off using a metal keyTECH.
  • Only the manager had access to the key switch for the alarm.
2.
computer hardwareTECH.individual mechanism beneath a keyboard key that detects each pressTECH.
  • The mechanical keyboard uses a different key switch for every letter.
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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 switch

switch offv.
turn off a device or light using a switch
She reached over to switch off the lamp..
switch onv.
activate a device or system using a switch
She switched on the lights as she entered the room..
switch overv.
move from one task to another
I need to switch over to the next project.
switch teamsv.
change from one sports team to another
He decided to switch teams after the season ended.
at the touch of a switchadv.
immediately when a switch is activated
The lights turn on at the touch of a switch.
switch on the charmv.
start acting in a very charming way to impress
He decided to switch on the charm during the interview.
asleep at the switchadj.
not attentive or alert to a duty
The guard was asleep at the switch during the robbery.
sleeping at the switchadj.
not paying attention to duties or responsibilities
The manager was sleeping at the switch during the crucial meeting.
switch aroundv.
change the positions of objects or people
They decided to switch around the furniture in the room.
switch gearsv.
adjust speed or intensity in a task
He switched gears to finish the project faster.

Terms related to key switch

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Terms with key switch included in their meaning

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function buttonn.
technology
control key or switch that activates a specific feature or operation

Examples of key switch in a sentence

  • For safety reasons, the key switch is located in a locked cabinet.
  • A single faulty key switch made the entire keyboard unusable.
  • He prefers keyboards with a tactile key switch for each key.

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  1. French:interrupteur à clé, interrupteur de touche, ...
  2. German:Schlüsselschalter, Tastenschalter, ...
  3. Italian:interruttore a chiave, interruttore del tasto, ...
  4. Spanish:interruptor de llave, interruptor de tecla, ...
  5. Portuguese:interruptor de chave, switch de tecla, ...
  6. Chinese:钥匙开关, 轴体, ...
  7. Japanese:キースイッチ, キー用スイッチ, ...
  8. Arabic:قَفَلٌ مِفْتاحِيّ, مِفْتَاح زِرّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֶתֶג מַפְתֵּחַ, מֶתֶג מַקָּשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:замок-выключатель, клавишный переключатель, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ключовий вимикач, клавішний перемикач, ...
  12. Hindi:कुंजी स्विच, की स्विच, ...
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