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keys on

keys on is the third-person singular simple present indicative of key on.

Meaning of key on

Verb

key on (third-person singular simple present keys on, present participle keying on, simple past and past participle keyed on)

  1. To anticipate a play by watching and analyzing the movements of one's opponent(s).
  2. (informal) To instruct or make (someone) aware of (something).
    • She keyed me on to the plan.

Questions about keys on

What is keys on the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Keys on is the third-person singular simple present indicative of key on.

Words near keys on in the dictionary

  1. keys in
  2. keys in on
  3. keys into
  4. keys of the kingdom
  5. keys off
  6. keys on
  7. keys out
  8. keys to the city
  9. keys to the kingdom
  10. keys to the midway
  11. keys up

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