In plain English
It is a small electronic item used to work an electronic lock. It may be used on its own or together with a regular key. This device is especially associated with a building or vehicle.
In context
Here, "fob" labels the small electronic device being handed over for operating an electronic lock, either on its own or alongside a physical key.
- Situation
- Managing move-in, move-out, inventory, keys, deposits, and condition reports
- What it communicates
- labels an electronic access item on the handover list.
Meaning limits
The term by itself does not identify the specific lock it operates or whether it is used alone or together with a physical key.
Examples
“The tenant tapped the fob at the lobby door and kept the metal key for the mailbox.”
“At check-in, each resident receives a fob with the flat keys.”