master key
ˈmæstər kiː
master key: key designed to open multiple locks
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Noun

1.
universal accesskey designed to open multiple locks
  • The janitor used a master key to open all the office doors.
passkey skeleton key
2.
figurativetool or method solving various problems
  • Education is often seen as a master key to success.
answer key solution
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  • master key: key designed to open multiple locks
    key designed to open multiple locks

Expressions with master

puppet mastern.
person who controls puppets in a performance
The puppet master skillfully maneuvered the marionettes on stage..
past mastern.
person with exceptional skill or knowledge in an area
She is a past master of classical piano.
one's own mastern.
person who controls their own life and decisions
After starting his business, he became his own master.
master of nonen.
person who has many skills but is not an expert in any
He is a master of none, knowing a bit of everything.
master of one's timen.
individual in control of their daily activities
As a freelancer, Jenna enjoys being the master of her time and commitments.
master of the brushn.
highly skilled painter or artist
Leonardo da Vinci was a master of the brush.

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 master key

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masterfulmasteryaccessentrykeylockmastersecurityuniversalunlockcomprehensivemethod

Terms with master key included in their meaning

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passe-partoutn.
master key
key that opens many locks
passkeyn.
master key
key that opens all doors in a building

Examples of master key in a sentence

  • She lost the master key to the storage units.
  • Innovation is the master key to economic growth.
  • Communication acts as a master key in resolving conflicts.

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  1. French:passe-partout, clé maîtresse, ...
  2. German:Generalschlüssel, Universalschlüssel, ...
  3. Italian:chiave maestra, ...
  4. Spanish:llave maestra, ...
  5. Portuguese:chave mestra, ...
  6. Chinese:万能钥匙, 万能解决方案, ...
  7. Japanese:マスターキー, 解決策, ...
  8. Arabic:مِفْتاح رَئيسي, المفتاح الرئيسي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַפְתֵּחַ רָאשִׁי, מַפְתֵּחַ קֶסֶם, ...
  10. Russian:мастер-ключ, ...
  11. Ukrainian:майстер-ключ, універсальний ключ, ...
  12. Hindi:मास्टर चाबी, सर्वोत्तम कुंजी, ...
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