Control key

American  

[kuhn-trohl kee] / kənˈtroʊl ˌki /

noun

Computers.

1. either of two keys on a PC keyboard that is held down while pressing another key, as to issue a command.

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control key British  

noun

1. a key on the keyboard of a computer that is used in conjunction with the standard keys in order to initiate a specific function, such as editing

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Etymology

Origin of Control key

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

"In doing so, it can access and manipulate many of the cell's own liquid-like compartments that control key processes, such as immune defense and protein production," he said.

From Science Daily

"If this is your plan, you seek to control key geographic choke points," he says.

From BBC

In recent years, gangs that control at least 80% of Port-au-Prince have forced more than 360,000 people from their homes, and they continue to control key routes from the capital to Haiti’s northern and southern regions, often paralyzing the transportation of critical goods.

From Seattle Times

She said they have expanded north into the Artibonite region, considered Haiti’s food basket, and south of the capital, where “gangs conducted large-scale attacks to control key zones” and systematically use sexual violence to exert control.

From Seattle Times

But, she added, their tentacles have reached northward into the Artibonite region, considered Haiti’s food basket, and south of the capital “gangs conducted large-scale attacks to control key zones,” systematically using sexual violence to exert control.

From Seattle Times