Meaning of the word "hold the key" in English
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hold the key
US /hoʊld ðə kiː/
UK /hoʊld ðə kiː/
Idiom
1.
to have the power or control over something; to have the solution to a problem
Example:
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The new technology might hold the key to solving the energy crisis.
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The CEO alone holds the key to the company's future decisions.
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