return key
rɪˈtɜːrn kiː
return key: key on keyboards for executing commands or inputs
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Noun

1.
technologyTECH.key on keyboards for executing commands or inputsTECH.
  • Press the return key to submit your search.
enter key
2.
typewritingDatedkey on typewriters for moving to a new lineDated
  • Hit the return key to start a new paragraph.
carriage return enter key
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  • return key: key on keyboards for executing commands or inputs
    key on keyboards for executing commands or inputs
  • return key: key on typewriters for moving to a new line
    key on typewriters for moving to a new line

Expressions with return

return empty-handedv.
come back without obtaining an item
She searched for the book but returned empty-handed.
by returnadv.
immediately after receiving something
Please send the documents by return.
return the favourv.
do something nice for someone who helped you
She helped me last week, so I will return the favour.
return to senderv.
send back to the original sender
The package was damaged, so I had to return to sender.
return to earthv.
become more realistic or grounded
After the meeting, he had to return to earth.
return to formn.
comeback to previous success or quality
The team's return to form surprised everyone this season.

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 return key

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Terms with return key included in their meaning

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hit returnv.
technology
press the return key on a keyboard

Examples of return key in a sentence

  • The return key is stuck on my keyboard.
  • Press the return key to submit your entry.
  • The return key is stuck on my old typewriter.

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  1. French:touche Entrée, retour, ...
  2. German:Eingabetaste, ...
  3. Italian:tasto invio, ...
  4. Spanish:tecla de retorno, ...
  5. Portuguese:tecla Enter, tecla de retorno, ...
  6. Chinese:回车键, ...
  7. Japanese:リターンキー, ...
  8. Arabic:مِفْتَاح الإِدْخَال, مِفْتَاح الإِرْجَاع, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַקָּשׁ אֶנְטֶר, מִקְשֵׁת הַחֲזָרָה, ...
  10. Russian:клавиша ввода, клавиша новой строки, ...
  11. Ukrainian:клавіша введення, ...
  12. Hindi:एंटर कुंजी, नई पंक्ति कुंजी, ...
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