encrypt (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkrɪpt/

Definition

To convert information or data into a coded form, especially to prevent unauthorized access.

Examples

• The spy agency used advanced algorithms to encrypt the classified documents.

• It's important to encrypt your emails when sending confidential information.

• Most modern messaging apps automatically encrypt your conversations.

How to Use encrypt

encrypt something (prepositional phrase)

To convert data or information into a secret code. — "We need to encrypt these documents before sending them."

encrypt with (prepositional phrase)

To use a specific method or key to convert data into a secret code. — "The system encrypts messages with a unique key for each user."

Synonyms of encrypt

Words with a similar meaning to encrypt:

• code
• scramble
• encode
• cipher

Antonyms of encrypt

Words with the opposite meaning to encrypt:

• decrypt
• decode

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