twist · cylinder · engine · open · click · insert · keyhole · deadbolt · tumbler · crank · latch · wrist · metal · jingle · threshold · enter · mechanism · car
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Related — unlock (Open a secured closure); ignition (Starting combustion process); start (To set going); door · lock · twist · cylinder · engine · open · click · insert · keyhole · deadbolt
locking mechanism actionturn the key ≠ lock up Secure or imprison
activation/deactivationturn the key ≠ turn off Cease operation of; switch off · power down · deactivate · disengage
engine/ignition actionturn the key ≠ stall Enclosed compartment or delay
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