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hack into

phr. v..
B1 Intermediate Oxford General-service Technical

phr. v.. to gain illegal access to a computer system or a private account by breaking through security.

phr. v.. to gain unauthorized access to a computer system, network, or digital account, typically by circumventing security protocols.


SIMPLE

Someone tried to hack into my email account last night.

CONTEXTUAL

The company's database was compromised after a group of teenagers managed to hack into their main server.

COMPLEX

Cybersecurity experts warned that foreign agents were attempting to hack into the national power grid to disrupt essential services.

Particles
into
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
hack + into + object
Usage

always followed by the object being accessed, such as a computer, account, or network.

Teaching tip

contrast with 'hack' (intransitive or general) and 'break into' (physical or digital); 'hack into' specifically emphasizes the digital entry point.

Pitfall

They hacked in the system.They hacked into the system.the preposition 'into' is necessary to indicate the movement or entry into the digital space.

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