Key in Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈki/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn

KEE-in

UK

kˈiː/ /ˈɪn

KEE-in

Definition

To enter information or data into a computer or other electronic device by using a keyboard.

Usage & Nuances

'Key in' is standard and slightly formal. Common with instructions and IT contexts. Only used when referring to deliberate data or text entry (not handwriting or copying). Similar to 'type in', but 'key in' often sounds more technical.

• Spanish: ingresar (datos) - teclear
• Portuguese (BR): digitar - inserir (dados)
• Portuguese (PT): introduzir (dados) - digitar
• Chinese (Simplified): 输入（数据）
• Chinese (Traditional): 輸入（資料）
• Hindi: की-इन करना - टाइप करना (डेटा)
• Arabic: إدخال (بيانات) - كتابة (على لوحة المفاتيح)
• Bengali: টাইপ করা - কী ইন করা
• Russian: ввести
• Japanese: 入力する
• Vietnamese: nhập vào
• Korean: 입력하다
• Turkish: girmek (klavye ile)
• Urdu: درج کرنا - اندراج کرنا
• Indonesian: memasukkan

Example Sentences

Please key in your password to continue.

basic

You need to key in your name and address on this form.

basic

He keyed in the wrong number by mistake.

basic

Can you key in the meeting ID for me?

natural

Just key in your card details and hit submit.

natural

She forgot to key in the last digit.

natural