Key in meaning
Key in is a phrasal verb that means to enter data into an electronic device by means of a keyboard or touchscreen.
- Past simple
- keyed in
- Past participle
- keyed in
- -ing form
- keying in
What key in means
enter digital informationB2
To enter data into an electronic device by means of a keyboard or touchscreen
Key your security code in when prompted.
Similar phrasal verbs
With in: come in, go in, fill in, get in, believe in, check in, give in, hand in, keep in, log in.
Common questions
What does key in mean?
To enter data into an electronic device by means of a keyboard or touchscreen.
What is the past tense of key in?
Keyed in, which is also its past participle.
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