key off en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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To take something as a controlling input datum.
This logic keys off the user's social security number.
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To turn off something (e.g. a car) using a key.
She keyed off the ignition and went into the house.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| keying off | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| keys off | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| keyed off | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| keyed off | Tense=Past | lexicographic |