backdoor

A noun with multiple meanings: an undocumented method of accessing a computer system or its data; an entrance at the rear of a building; or a secret, underhand means of gaining access to a place or position.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo con varios significados: método no documentado para acceder a un sistema informático o a sus datos; entrada por la parte trasera de un edificio; o forma secreta y deshonesta de obtener acceso a un lugar o puesto.

1. Rear entrance A2 formal

   An entrance located at the back of a building or property.

   • The delivery driver used the backdoor to bring in the supplies.
   • We entered the house through the backdoor to avoid the rain.
   • The backdoor leads directly to the garden.

   🇪🇸Entrada trasera

   Sinónimos: back entrance

2. Undocumented access B2 formal IT

   A hidden or undocumented method of bypassing normal authentication in a computer system, often used for maintenance or malicious purposes.

   • The hacker exploited a backdoor in the software to steal data.
   • Developers sometimes leave a backdoor for debugging purposes.
   • The security audit discovered a backdoor in the network.

   🇪🇸puerta trasera

   Sinónimos: back doorbypass

3. Secret or indirect means C1 informal

   A covert or indirect method of achieving something, especially gaining access to a position or advantage.

   • He got the job through a backdoor connection in the company.
   • They used a backdoor deal to secure the contract.
   • The politician was accused of using backdoor methods to influence the vote.

   🇪🇸puerta trasera

   Sinónimos: loopholesidestep

   Antónimos: publicitytransparency

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