encrypt
verb (used with object)
to convert (a message or the like) into cipher or code.
encrypting
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present participleof encrypt.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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A VPN also adds a layer of protection against government surveillance by both encrypting internet traffic and routing it through secure servers, often located in different countries.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
Quantum computing has the potential to relatively easily break the global and currently used advanced encryption standard, or AES, which involves the same key being used for both encrypting and decrypting data.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 25, 2025
Ransomware is a type of malware which prevents someone from accessing a device and the data stored on it, usually by encrypting files, according to the National Cyber Security Centre.
From BBC ● May 9, 2025
But the company is encrypting its messaging platform to compete with other secure services that shield users’ content, essentially turning off the lights for investigators.
From New York Times ● Jan. 30, 2024
I emailed her, encrypting the message, waiting for a reply.
From Little Brother by Cory Doctorow
