What does "key in" mean?

To type information into a device To enter data using a keyboard or keypad.

How do you use "key in" in a sentence?

Key in your PIN. I keyed in the wrong password. Key in your details here.

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Neutral

Meaning: To type information into a device

输入信息

Teclear información en un dispositivo

情報を入力する

입력하다

To enter data using a keyboard or keypad.

用键盘或键盘输入数据。

Introducir datos usando un teclado o teclado numérico.

キーボードやキーパッドを使ってデータを入力すること。

키보드나 키패드를 사용하여 데이터를 입력하다.

Base verb: key

Particle: in

Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Key in your PIN.
请输入密码
Introduce tu PIN
暗証番号を入力してください
비밀번호를 입력하세요.
I keyed in the wrong password.
我输错了密码
Tecleé la contraseña equivocada
間違ったパスワードを入力してしまった
잘못된 비밀번호를 입력해 버렸다.
Key in your details here.
在这里输入你的信息
Introduce tus datos aquí
ここに情報を入力してください
여기에 정보를 입력하세요.

Context: typing, data entry

Tone: instructive

From pressing keys.

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal