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."
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