back door
The term "back door" can refer to various forms of access, from physical entrances to secretive methods in computing and sports strategies.
Definition
A2Construction
A secondary entrance to a building, typically located at the rear.
Example
- She sneaked out through the back door to avoid being seen.
B2Security
(technical, computing)A hidden method for bypassing normal authentication in a computer system, allowing unauthorized access.
Example
- The hackers installed a back door to steal sensitive information.
B1General
(idiomatic)A secret or unofficial means of gaining access or achieving an objective.
Example
- He got the job through the back door, without going through the usual application process.
B2Sports
(basketball, informal)A play where a player moves behind the defense to receive a pass for an easy scoring opportunity.
Example
- The player executed a perfect back door cut to score the basket.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "back door":
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