Definition of key to phrasal verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

key to

phrasal verb

key somebody/something to something

[usually passive] (especially North American English) to make somebody/something suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose synonym gear
- The classes are keyed to the needs of advanced students.
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See key to in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

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