key
US /kiː/
UK /kiː/
1.
Schlüssel
a small piece of shaped metal with incisions cut to fit the wards of a particular lock, which is inserted into a lock and turned to open or close it.
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I can't find my car keys.
Ich kann meine Autoschlüssel nicht finden.
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She locked the door and put the key in her pocket.
Sie schloss die Tür ab und steckte den Schlüssel in ihre Tasche.
2.
Schlüssel, entscheidend
a thing that is of crucial importance to a situation, problem, or explanation.
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Communication is the key to a successful relationship.
Kommunikation ist der Schlüssel zu einer erfolgreichen Beziehung.
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The detective found the key piece of evidence.
Der Detektiv fand das entscheidende Beweisstück.
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