Meaning

3 senses

  1. An item carried on a key ring either as decoration or for security.

    Schlüsselanhänger

    брело́кbrelók

  2. A passive wireless electronic device that usually uses RFID technology to control access to buildings, containers, computers, etc. by being placed near a detector.

  3. An active wireless electronic device that controls access to buildings or vehicles, such as a remote control for a car door lock.

    elektronischer Schlüsselanhänger, RFID-Schlüsselanhänger, RFID-Transponder

    брело́кbrelók, брело́кbrelók

More definitions
  • A small object fastened to a key chain or key ring and designed to be comfortably grasped.

Examples

1 sentences

  1. Since his car was keyless, if Alex couldn't find his key fob he wouldn't be able to enter or start it.

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Translations

6 languages
Русский
By meaning 1
item carried on a key ring:
Deutsch
By meaning 3
item carried on a key ring:
passive device that controls access:
active device that controls access:

Forms

plural: key fobs

Synonyms

1 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • A small object fastened to a key chain or key ring and designed to be comfortably grasped.:keyfob

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
kettleB1keyA1keyboardB1keychainkeyhole
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