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code

S2 W2

BrE /kəʊd/ AmE /koʊd/

noun / verb en → es

past coded pp coded ing coding

1 LANGUAGE [countable] A2

a system of words, letters, or symbols that represent something else and are used for a particular purpose

código

  • the code for sth

Collocations bar code · computer code

  • The bar code on the package is damaged.

    El código de barras del paquete está dañado.

2 SECRET LANGUAGE [countable] B1

a set of words or symbols that are used to represent other words, numbers, etc., especially in order to keep information secret

código secreto

  • in code

Collocations morse code · encryption code

  • They communicated in code.

    Se comunicaban en código.

3 LAW/REGULATION [countable] B1

a set of laws or rules that govern a particular area or activity

código legal, reglamento

  • the code for sth

Collocations building code · traffic code

  • The building code requires all new buildings to have fire alarms.

    El código de construcción requiere que todos los edificios nuevos tengan alarmas contra incendios.

4 PROGRAMMING [uncountable] B2

instructions written in a programming language that tell a computer what to do

código de programación, código fuente

  • write code

Collocations source code · programming language

  • She writes code for a living.

    Ella escribe código para ganarse la vida.

5 PROGRAMMING ACTION [transitive] B2

to write instructions in a programming language that tell a computer what to do

programar, codificar

  • code sth

Collocations code an application · code a website

  • He codes websites for his clients.

    Él programa sitios web para sus clientes.

6 ENCRYPT [transitive] B2

to change information into a secret code so that it cannot be understood by anyone who does not know the code

cifrar, codificar

  • code sth

Collocations coded message · encrypted data

  • The spy coded the message before sending it.

    El espía cifró el mensaje antes de enviarlo.

7 DECODE [transitive] B2

to change information from a secret code back into its original form so that it can be understood

descifrar, decodificar

  • code sth

Collocations decode a message · decrypt data

  • The intelligence agency was able to decode the intercepted messages.

    La agencia de inteligencia pudo descifrar los mensajes interceptados.

8 IDENTIFY [transitive] B2

to give a number or name to something so that it can be identified easily

codificar, identificar con un código

  • code sth

Collocations code a product · code an item

  • Each book in the library is coded with a unique number.

    Cada libro en la biblioteca está identificado con un número único.