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Meaning of "return key" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RETURN KEY

return key  [rɪˈtɜːn kiː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RETURN KEY

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determiner
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Return key is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RETURN KEY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

return key

Enter key

On computer keyboards, the enter key (or the return key on Macs and most Sun Workstations) in most cases causes a command line, window form, or dialog box to operate its default function. This is typically to finish an "entry" and begin the desired process, and is usually an alternative to pressing an OK button. The "return" key is often also referred to by many American groups (and even marked) as the "enter" key, and they usually perform identical functions; however in some particular applications (mainly page layout, word processing and in typewriting), "return" operates specifically like the carriage return key from which it originates. It typically has an arrow pointing down and left (⏎ or ↵), which is the symbol for carriage return. In contrast, the "Enter" key is commonly labelled with its name in plain text on generic PC keyboards, or with the symbol ⌤ (U+2324 up arrowhead between two horizontal bars) on many Apple Mac keyboards.

Definition of return key in the English dictionary

The definition of return key in the dictionary is the key on a keyboard which moves the cursor to the next line.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RETURN KEY


ackee
ˈækiː
ake
ˈɑːkiː
apres-ski
ˌæpreɪˈskiː
ASCII
ˈæskiː
Baisakhi
baɪˈsækiː
Cherokee
ˈtʃɛrəˌkiː
croquis
krɒˈkiː
jet-ski
dʒet skiː
key
kiː
marquee
mɑːˈkiː
Milwaukee
mɪlˈwɔːkiː
Nike
ˈnaɪkiː
quay
kiː
raki
rɑːˈkiː
Sikorski
sɪˈkɔːskiː
ski
skiː
Taranaki
ˌtærəˈnækiː
Torquay
ˌtɔːˈkiː
turnkey
ˈtɜːnˌkiː
Waikiki
ˈwaɪkɪˌkiː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RETURN KEY

return
return crease
return fare
return flight
return half
return journey
return match
return stroke
return thanks
return ticket
return trip
return visit
returnability
returnable
returned man
returned soldier
returnee
returner
returnik
returning officer

WORDS THAT END LIKE RETURN KEY

Allen key
backspace key
command key
control key
dichotomous key
escape key
function key
hash key
hot key
ignition key
major key
master key
minor key
off key
on key
shift key
skeleton key
tab key
USB key
Woodruff key

Synonyms and antonyms of return key in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «return key» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RETURN KEY

Find out the translation of return key to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of return key from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «return key» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

返回键
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tecla de retorno
570 millions of speakers

English

return key
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

वापसी कुंजी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مفتاح العودة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

возвращение ключ
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tecla de retorno
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ফেরত কী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

touche de retour
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kunci kembali
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Return-Taste
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

リターンキー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

리턴 키
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tombol bali
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chính trở lại
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

திரும்பிச் செல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रिटर्न की
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Dönüş anahtarı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tasto Invio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

klawisz powrotu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

повернення ключ
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cheie de retur
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πλήκτρο επιστροφής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

terugkeer sleutel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

returknappen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

retur -tasten
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of return key

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RETURN KEY»

The term «return key» is regularly used and occupies the 63.020 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RETURN KEY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about return key

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RETURN KEY»

Discover the use of return key in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to return key and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
iWork '09: The Missing Manual: The Missing Manual
That's because text-level Hopping Rows with the Return Key Under Numbers' standard settings, you can also use the Return key to move to a new cell. Pressing Shift-Return moves you to the cell above, and pressing Return moves you ...
Josh Clark, 2009
2
Beginning iOS 6 Development: Exploring the iOS SDK
Next is the Return Key pop-up. The return key is the key on the lower right of the keyboard, and its label changes based on what you're doing. If you are entering text into Safari's search field, for example, then it says Search. In an application ...
David Mark, Jack Nutting, Jeff LaMarche, 2013
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The Little Mac OS X: Jaguar Edition
Don't use the straight slash ( I ) or the backward slash ( \ , backslash), which are both situated above the Return key, when you want to divide or when you type a web address. The forward slash is an "illegal" character in file names in Mac OS ...
Robin Williams, 2002
4
Exploring Adobe InDesign CS6
One thing you will always want to remember is this: A paragraph is defined by pressing the Return key (Mac) or the Enter key (Windows). > production tip A paragraph is defined by pressing the Return key (Mac) a whole page or just one letter.
Terry Rydberg, 2012
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Cocoa Programming
A common key equivalent is the Return key. Setting the Return key as the button's key equivalent makes it sensitive to the key being pressed. The button will be triggered and its action sent when the user hits Return. When a panel or window is ...
Scott Anguish, Erik M. Buck, Donald A. Yacktman, 2003
6
Operator's, Organizational, and Direct Support Maintenance ...
(1) Type keyword MAINT and press RETURN key. NOTE If drawer 1 A3 or 1A5 is in sync and selected for MAINT, a TR takeover will occur unless drawer 1A4 is also selected for MAINT. (2) As necessary, press RETURN key until cursor is at ...
‎1991
7
PCs For Dummies
PCs lack a Return key, although if they had one, it would do the same thing as the Enter key. The System Request key shares its roost with the Print Screen key but by itself does nothing. Ignore it. SysRq This booger is the Context key. It lives  ...
Dan Gookin, 2011
8
Learning iPhone Programming: From Xcode to App Store
The easiest way to hide the keyboard is to implement the textFieldShouldReturn: delegate method and explicitly resign as the first responder. This method is called in the delegate when the Return key on the keyboard is pressed. To dismiss ...
Alasdair Allan, 2010
9
Using Enterprise JavaBeans 2.0
A simple first step to using keyboard Lingo is to build a behavior that recognizes when users press the Return key while typing. The purpose would be to "steal" the Return, so users cannot type a second line of text, and also to use the Return  ...
Chuck Cavaness, Brian Keeton, 2002
10
Special Edition Using Macromedia Director 8.5
A simple first step to using keyboard Lingo is to build a behavior that recognizes when users press the Return key while typing. The purpose would be to "steal" the Return, so users cannot type a second line of text, and also to use the Return  ...
Gary Rosenzweig, 2002

8 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RETURN KEY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term return key is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Kimura's return key for Pioneer
Pioneer are keen to put last weekend's loss to Mataura behind them, when they welcome back first five-eighth Aaron Kimura for their division two match against ... «The Southland Times, Jul 15»
2
Milton baseball team will return key pieces next season
Despite an early end to the season, the Milton baseball team still has a lot to be thankful for as it looks ahead to next year. "We have our middle infield coming ... «Pensacola News Journal, May 15»
3
Leeds United: Steve Thompson return key to my future - Redfearn
Neil Redfearn believes Leeds United are still undecided about his future as head coach and says he will ask the club to reinstate his suspended assistant, Steve ... «Yorkshire Evening Post, Apr 15»
4
Notre Dame sick bay: Nicky Baratti's return key for spring
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Notre Dame will have an important reinforcement available when it begins spring practice March 18. Safety Nicky Baratti, who's suffered ... «Comcast SportsNet Chicago, Mar 15»
5
Notre Dame Football: Ronnie Stanley's Return Key to 2015 Playoff …
Now he'll be the key cog to an Irish offensive line that will return the starting five that put together a dominating performance against LSU in the Music City Bowl. «Bleacher Report, Jan 15»
6
Damion Lee's healthy return key for Drexel
Almost every day, Lee, a 6-foot-6, 210-pound Drexel guard, either receives a call from former teammate Chris Fouch or places one to him. "We're very close," is ... «Philly.com, Nov 14»
7
Harvey-Clemons' return key for defense
I think that's going to be key for us throughout the rest of the season.” Harvey-Clemons' return actually creates something of a personnel problem for Georgia. «ESPN, Sep 13»
8
Palestinian 'Key of Return' on show at Berlin Biennale
Palestinian 'Key of Return' on show at Berlin Biennale ... “This is an excellent opportunity for us as refugees and as the makers of the Right of Return Key,” he ... «Al-Arabiya, May 12»

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