Star key meaning in English
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Definition
the star key: the asterisk, the "*" button on a telephone
Press the star key to return to the main menu.
a key: an item used to unlock a door; a scale, a tonality, a mode (music); a button (phone, computer or piano)
I left my keys at home so I can't open the shop.
the backspace key the button on a computer keyboard to delete the last character
-What key is this sonata played in? -B minor
Examples
- "Actually I think you have to press the star key, I think."
- "And I'm pressing the star key and go!"
- "Robot : Now press the star key eight times to make a nice tune."
- "Donna : To listen to your messages, enter your code and press the star key."
- "I press the star key to be connected to a live customer service representative."
Exercise 1
Fill in the blanks below with terms related to the telephone.
All of the terms were used in this message.
1. This key is usually located on the bottom right hand side of a telephone. Its symbol looks like this: #. "Please press the key."
2. This key is located on the bottom left hand side of a telephone. Its symbol looks like this: *. "Please press the key".
3. This verb describes the action of "pressing", "tapping" or "touching" the keys on a telephone. "To speak with someone in the marketing department, please 1 now."
4. This term describes a certain sound often heard on the telephone, usually to signal the beginning or end of a voice recording. It can also be used to describe the quality or pitch of someone's voice. "After the please leave your name and phone number".
All of the terms were used in this message.
1. This key is usually located on the bottom right hand side of a telephone. Its symbol looks like this: #. "Please press the key."
2. This key is located on the bottom left hand side of a telephone. Its symbol looks like this: *. "Please press the key".
3. This verb describes the action of "pressing", "tapping" or "touching" the keys on a telephone. "To speak with someone in the marketing department, please 1 now."
4. This term describes a certain sound often heard on the telephone, usually to signal the beginning or end of a voice recording. It can also be used to describe the quality or pitch of someone's voice. "After the please leave your name and phone number".
Fill in the blanks below with terms related to the telephone.
All of the terms were used in this message.
1. This key is usually located on the bottom right hand side of a telephone. Its symbol looks like this: #. "Please press the hash 1 key."
2. This key is located on the bottom left hand side of a telephone. Its symbol looks like this: *. "Please press the star 2 key".
3. This verb describes the action of "pressing", "tapping" or "touching" the keys on a telephone. "To speak with someone in the marketing department, please dial 3 1 now."
4. This term describes a certain sound often heard on the telephone, usually to signal the beginning or end of a voice recording. It can also be used to describe the quality or pitch of someone's voice. "After the tone 4 please leave your name and phone number".
All of the terms were used in this message.
1. This key is usually located on the bottom right hand side of a telephone. Its symbol looks like this: #. "Please press the hash 1 key."
2. This key is located on the bottom left hand side of a telephone. Its symbol looks like this: *. "Please press the star 2 key".
3. This verb describes the action of "pressing", "tapping" or "touching" the keys on a telephone. "To speak with someone in the marketing department, please dial 3 1 now."
4. This term describes a certain sound often heard on the telephone, usually to signal the beginning or end of a voice recording. It can also be used to describe the quality or pitch of someone's voice. "After the tone 4 please leave your name and phone number".
1 hash: The "hash key" is found in the lower right corner of most telephones. Its symbol looks like this: #. Note that the term "hash key" is used in Great Britain, and in the United States the term "pound key" is used. Did you know? "Hash" is also an abbreviation for the drug "hashish"!
2 star: The "star key" is found in the lower left corner of most telephones. Its symbol looks like this: *.
3 dial: The verb "to dial" is used most often to describe the act of "composing" or "pressing the keys" on a telephone.
4 tone: The term "tone" is commonly used on automated and personal voicemail boxes. Note that the term is also common in other contexts. Example: I don't like the tone of your voice. Don't speak to me like that.
Exercise 2
Telephone terminology! Complete the definitions with terms from the dialogue you heard.
This is a button on the telephone, usually located on the bottom left hand side of the keypad. Its symbol looks like this: *. "If you are satisfied with your message, please press the ". (two words)
This term describes something, such as a message or letter, which is destined for others. It can also describe post or mail which is "leaving" or being sent, rather than being "received". "Bruno is recording an message which callers will hear when Bruno is absent".
This term is the opposite of the previous. It describes something, such as a letter, message or even a train, which is arriving, rather than departing. This term wasn't used in the dialogue. "All mail should be placed on Johanna's desk so that she can sort it".
This is a button on the telephone, usually located on the bottom left hand side of the keypad. Its symbol looks like this: *. "If you are satisfied with your message, please press the ". (two words)
This term describes something, such as a message or letter, which is destined for others. It can also describe post or mail which is "leaving" or being sent, rather than being "received". "Bruno is recording an message which callers will hear when Bruno is absent".
This term is the opposite of the previous. It describes something, such as a letter, message or even a train, which is arriving, rather than departing. This term wasn't used in the dialogue. "All mail should be placed on Johanna's desk so that she can sort it".
Telephone terminology! Complete the definitions with terms from the dialogue you heard.
This is a button on the telephone, usually located on the bottom left hand side of the keypad. Its symbol looks like this: *. "If you are satisfied with your message, please press the star key 1". (two words)
This term describes something, such as a message or letter, which is destined for others. It can also describe post or mail which is "leaving" or being sent, rather than being "received". "Bruno is recording an outgoing 2 message which callers will hear when Bruno is absent".
This term is the opposite of the previous. It describes something, such as a letter, message or even a train, which is arriving, rather than departing. This term wasn't used in the dialogue. "All incoming 3 mail should be placed on Johanna's desk so that she can sort it".
This is a button on the telephone, usually located on the bottom left hand side of the keypad. Its symbol looks like this: *. "If you are satisfied with your message, please press the star key 1". (two words)
This term describes something, such as a message or letter, which is destined for others. It can also describe post or mail which is "leaving" or being sent, rather than being "received". "Bruno is recording an outgoing 2 message which callers will hear when Bruno is absent".
This term is the opposite of the previous. It describes something, such as a letter, message or even a train, which is arriving, rather than departing. This term wasn't used in the dialogue. "All incoming 3 mail should be placed on Johanna's desk so that she can sort it".
1 star key: The "star key" is found in the lower left corner of most telephones. Its symbol looks like this: *. This key is often used to return to a main menu, repeat options or to confirm a choice. Brian tells Bruno that he will press the "star key" to begin recording a message.
2 outgoing: "Outgoing (mail)" describes mail which is to be sent out or posted. The term has many meanings in different contexts. For example: An outgoing person is extroverted or friendly, while an outgoing train is leaving the station rather than coming into it.
3 incoming: "Incoming (mail)" describes post or mail which has been received, (as opposed to "outgoing" mail, which is to be sent out or posted). The term has many meanings in different contexts. For example: Incoming trains are those arriving at the station, and an incoming governor is one who will take office soon.
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