encrypt

verb
UK: /ɪnˈkrɪpt/
US: /ɪnˈkrɪpt/

  1. To change information into a secret code.

    1. I encrypt my files to keep them safe from others.
    2. The company decided to encrypt all communications for security reasons.

  2. Convert data into a coded form to prevent unauthorized access.

    1. We encrypt the data before sending it over the internet.
    2. Sophisticated algorithms are used to encrypt sensitive government information.

Synonyms

encode cipher conceal scramble

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "encrypt" in English means: To change information into a secret code., Convert data into a coded form to prevent unauthorized access..

The phonetic transcription of "encrypt" is /ɪnˈkrɪpt/ in British English and /ɪnˈkrɪpt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "encrypt": encode, cipher, conceal, scramble.

Example usage of "encrypt": "I encrypt my files to keep them safe from others.". More examples on the page.