key into

accordarsi con, adattarsi a

Adattarsi bene a qualcosa o corrispondere alle sue idee o caratteristiche principali.

In inglese semplice: To fit well with something or match its main ideas or features.

• The colours key into the garden theme.
• Her proposal keyed into our wider plan.
• Does this scene key into the story’s main idea?

Come si usa: key into something (The new design keys into the building’s overall style.)

Sinonimi: fit with, accord with, match

Contrari: clash with

Espressioni comuni: key into something, key into a theme

mettere in uno stato d’animo

Far provare a qualcuno una particolare emozione o metterlo in un certo stato d’animo.

In inglese semplice: To make someone feel a particular emotion or enter a particular state of mind.

• The song keyed us into a happy mood.
• Soft lighting keyed the guests into a relaxed state.
• The opening scene keys viewers into a mood of fear.

Come si usa: key someone into a mood (The music keyed the audience into a mood of excitement.)

Sinonimi: put into a mood

Espressioni comuni: key someone into something, key listeners into something

informare, far comprendere

Aiutare qualcuno a comprendere qualcosa o a prestarvi attenzione.

In inglese semplice: To help someone understand something or pay attention to it.

• The diagram keyed us into the problem.
• She keyed the new team into the main issues.
• Can you key him into what we are discussing?

Come si usa: key someone into something (A short briefing keyed the volunteers into the problem.)

Sinonimi: brief, fill in, bring up to speed

Espressioni comuni: key someone into something, key someone into details