keyed up

: a usually metal instrument by which the bolt of a lock is turned

: any of various devices having the form or function of such a key

: a means of gaining or preventing entrance, possession, or control

: extremely or crucially important

: to lock or secure with or as if with a key : fasten: such as

: to secure (something, as a pulley on a shaft) by a key

: to finish off (an arch) by inserting a keystone

: a low island or reef

: a kilogram especially of marijuana or heroin

: in or into a higher position or level

: from beneath the ground or water to the surface

: from below the horizon

: risen above the horizon

: standing

: being out of bed

used as a function word to indicate motion to or toward or situation at a higher point of

: up into or in the

: in a direction regarded as being toward or near the upper end or part of

: one in a high or advantageous position

: an upward slope

: a period or state of prosperity or success

: to rise from a lying or sitting position

: to move upward : ascend

used with and and another verb to indicate that the action of the following verb was either surprisingly or abruptly initiated