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hack

/hæk/

Meaning 1

to gain unauthorized access to a computer

“He managed to hack into the secure database.”
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Illustration of hack: to gain unauthorized access to a computer

Meaning 2

a clever solution or workaround

“She found a hack to speed up her computer.”
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Illustration of hack: a clever solution or workaround

Meaning 3

to cut or break something roughly

“He used an axe to hack through the thick branches.”
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Illustration of hack: to cut or break something roughly