English Explanatory Dictionary

rekey

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To enter information into a device, such as a keyboard or keypad, after it has been done at least once before.
  2. To modify (a lock or its cylinder) to change which keys will open it.
  3. To change the key or tenor of; to reframe.

Word forms

rekey rekeys rekeying rekeyed

Etymology

From re- + key.

Synonyms

reenter reinput
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