Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hack

verb, noun

/hæk/

Definition

To use a computer or network in an unauthorized way to access data or systems.

Examples

He decided to hack into the old computer to retrieve some lost files.
There are many online communities dedicated to hack programming and software development.
After being hacked, the company tightened its cybersecurity measures.

Meaning

In a general sense, ‘hack’ can refer to making a quick, rough, or excessive cut, but in modern terminology, it usually refers to an intrusion into a computer system.