noun encrypt Convert (information or data) into a cipher or code, especially to prevent unauthorized access. 1
transitive verb encrypt put into code 1
verb encrypt If a document or piece of information is encrypted, it is written in a special code, so that only certain people can read it. 0
verb encrypt to put (a message) into code 0
verb encrypt to put (computer data) into a coded form 0
verb encrypt to distort (a television or other signal) so that it cannot be understood without the appropriate decryption equipment 0
verb transitive encrypt to encode or encipher 0
verb transitive encrypt to add an electronic digital code to (data) being sent over a public network to prevent its unauthorized detection, use, copying, etc. 0
