Definition of hack - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
- He hacked his schedule to save time.
2.
computer intrusiontr. TECH. gain unauthorized access to data in a system or computertr. TECH.
- She managed to hack into the company's server..
3.
alter technicallytr. TECH. modify a computer program or systemtr. TECH.
- He likes to hack old video game systems to improve their capabilities..
4.
cuttingtr./intr. cut or chop roughly with a tooltr./intr.
- He hacked the branches with an axe.
5.
- Somehow, he hacked the pressure and succeeded..
6.
- He couldn't hack the pressure at work.
7.
coughingintr. cough in short, dry burstsintr.
- She hacked all night due to the cold.
8.
sportsintr. TECH. US swing at a pitched ball in baseballintr. TECH. US
- He hacked at the fastball and missed.
9.
hockeytr. TECH. strike an opponent with a hockey sticktr. TECH.
- He was penalized for hacking the player.
Noun
1.
- The hack fixed the issue temporarily.
2.
- This hack saves time in the kitchen.
3.
cybersecurityTECH. illegal access to a computer networkTECH.
- The hack compromised the company's data.
4.
hirelingperson who does routine work for hire
- The journalist was considered a hack by his peers.
5.
medicalUS dry, spasmodic coughUS
- His hack echoed in the quiet room.
6.
writingUS writer producing mediocre workUS
- Critics dismissed him as a hack.
7.
toolsDated tool used for chopping or cuttingDated
- He used a hack to clear the bushes.
8.
- He hailed a hack to get to the airport.
Images of hack
tool used for chopping or cutting 
vehicle for hire, especially a taxi
Expressions with hack
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move or work in a rough, casual way
He spent the afternoon hacking about in the garden.
experiment with something in a casual way
She decided to hack around with the new software.
cut something repeatedly with heavy blows
He hacked away at the tree with an axe.
manage to succeed in a difficult situation
She couldn't hack it in the competitive job market.
write quickly with low quality for money
She had to do hack writing to pay the bills.
cut or chop something again and again with force
He had to hack away at the thick branches.
work done quickly with poor quality
The repair was just a hack job.
cut something off with a tool
He used a saw to hack off the branch.
cut through something with heavy blows
They had to hack their way through the dense jungle.
cut something into small pieces
The butcher hacked the meat to bits.
writer who produces dull, unoriginal work
The novel felt like it was written by a hack writer, lacking any fresh ideas..
make an attempt at something new or difficult
She decided to take a hack at painting.
person blindly loyal to a political party
The senator was dismissed as just another party hack.
derogatory term for a politician seen as dishonest or incompetent
He dismissed his opponent as just another political hack..
cut something with repeated, unskillful blows
He hacked at the tree with a dull axe.
kill by hitting many times with something sharp
The villain hacked his victim to death.
cut something into many small parts with repeated blows
The butcher hacked the meat to pieces.
writing done quickly for money, not for quality
Many critics dismissed the novel as hack writing.
writer who produces dull work
The literary hack churned out another uninspired novel.
person who does low-quality work just for money
Everyone knew he was just a paid hack for the company.
writer who produces dull work
The novel was written by an old hack with no creativity.
make progress with difficulty
She managed to hack her way through the complex project.
continue working despite difficulties
She continued to hack on the problem until it was solved.
non-standard way of ordering food for special or secret items
He used a menu hack to get a secret burger.
Origin of hack
Old English, haccian (to hack)
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Examples of hack in a sentence
They hacked the process to achieve better results. He tried to hack the bank's database. They learned how to hack into the network. She learned to hack into the system for fun. They tried to hack the software to add new features. She hacked the ice to clear a path.
They hacked the old tree into firewood. She couldn't hack the long hours and quit. They managed to hack the tough conditions and finished the project. She managed to hack the long hours of study. He found it hard to hack the constant travel demands. He hacked into his sleeve during the meeting. The dog hacked after swallowing dust. She hacked at the curveball with determination. The rookie player hacked wildly at every pitch. The referee warned him for hacking during the game. She was known for hacking opponents aggressively. She came up with a hack to organize her desk. His hack saved us a lot of time. A simple hack can improve your workflow. Try this hack to organize your desk. The hack exposed sensitive information. Authorities are investigating the hack. The novelist was dismissed as a hack by critics. He worked as a hack for various small publications. The child's hack kept him awake all night. She developed a persistent hack after the cold. The novel was written by a hack. She was known as a hack in journalism. The hack was dull and needed sharpening. She bought a new hack for the garden work. He found a hack waiting outside the hotel. The hack driver knew the city well.
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- French:bidouiller, astuce, ...
- German:optimieren, Trick, ...
- Italian:ottimizzare, escamotage, ...
- Spanish:hackear, truco, ...
- Portuguese:hackear, gambiarra, ...
- Chinese:优化, 临时解决方案, ...
- Japanese:工夫する, ハック, ...
- Arabic:حَسَّن, حِيلَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְיַעֵל, הֶאק, ...
- Russian:оптимизировать, хак, ...
- Ukrainian:оптимізувати, хак, ...
- Hindi:तरकीब लगाना, जुगाड़, ...
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