Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

break-a-code

verb

/breɪk ə koʊd/

Definition

An action or process that involves deciphering or decoding a hidden message or piece of information, typically in the context of cryptography or security.

Examples

The detective worked tirelessly to break the code left by the criminal.
Using computer algorithms, researchers aimed to break the code of the encrypted files.
After days of effort, she finally managed to break the code in the old diary.