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Meaning of key off | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To take something as a controlling input datum.
  2. To turn off something (e.g. a car) using a key.

Examples

“This logic keys off the user's social security number.”
“She keyed off the ignition and went into the house.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

key on key out key up keyboard keyboarded keyboards

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