key on

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Verb

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key on (third-person singular simple present keys on, present participle keying on, simple past and past participle keyed on)

  1. (sports) To anticipate a play by watching and analyzing the movements of one's opponent(s).
  2. (informal) To instruct or make (someone) aware of (something).
    She keyed me on to the plan.