Code
Noun, Verb
UK
/kəʊd/
US
/koĘŠd/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
(n) : Instructions for computers, or a system of symbols/rules.
(v) : To write instructions for a computer or system.
(v) : To write instructions for a computer or system.
Example
"(n) : The code was broken."
"(n) : She wrote code for a new mobile app that helps people manage their tasks."
"(v) : They coded the message in numbers so enemies could not understand what they were planning."
Explanation
Code can mean several things. In computers, code is the set of instructions written by programmers to make software and apps work. For example, code makes websites run and phones function. Code can also mean a system of symbols, numbers, or secret words used to communicate secretly, like spy messages or a PIN code for security. Another meaning is a set of rules, like a code of conduct in schools or workplaces. In all uses, “code” is about structure, instructions, or hidden meaning that others can follow or understand.