key in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Enter information using a keyboard or keypad
Why “in”? An item, answer, or decision is given to a person, office, business, or system.
“Key in your password to continue.”
“She keyed the address in carefully.”
“Key the amount in before you press Enter.”
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
bring in
Same in pattern: submission
Introduce someone or something into a discussion or organisation; Earn money for a person or business; Introduce a new law, system or rule; Deliver a verdict in a court
give in
Same in pattern: submission
Stop resisting and accept defeat or pressure; Submit completed work to a teacher or boss; Let a temptation or feeling overcome your self-control
hand in
Same in pattern: submission
Submit something formally to a person or office; Return found property to authorities
send in
Same in pattern: submission
Submit something formally by post or email
trade in
Same in pattern: submission
Give an old item as part-payment for a new one
turn in
Same in pattern: submission
Go to bed for the night; Give work or an item to the person responsible for it
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