key down
"Key down" can mean relaxing or refer to a specific event in computing.
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Definition
B2General
(idiom, informal)To relax or calm oneself after a period of stress or excitement.
Example
- After the presentation, I needed some time to key down.
C1Computing
(technical)The event that occurs when a key on the keyboard is pressed.
Example
- The software responds to the key down event by displaying the corresponding character.
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