May 19, 2012

Phrasal Verb: key in

computer keyboard

To key in something (or key something in) is to use a keyboard to type information into a computer or into an electronic system.

Example of use:
I’m making a new online English word search and the first thing I have to do is key in all the words.

infinitive – key in

present simple – key in and keys in

-ing form – keying in

past simple – keyed in

past participle – keyed in

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