verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To enter information into a device, such as a keyboard or keypad, after it has been done at least once before.

   "She had to rekey the security code."

2. 2
   To modify (a lock or its cylinder) to change which keys will open it.
3. 3
   To change the key or tenor of; to reframe.

Synonyms

All synonyms

reenterreenterreinputreinputrekeyboardrekeyboard

Example

More examples

"She had to rekey the security code."

Etymology

From re- + key.

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