codificar

Senses

1. 1.

   to encode, to code

   to convert information into a code or cipher

2. 2.

   to codify

   to organize laws, rules, or practices into a systematic code

3. 3.

   to encrypt

   to convert data into a secure format to prevent unauthorized access

Examples

• "O programador precisa codificar os dados antes de enviá-los pela internet."

  The programmer needs to encode the data before sending it over the internet.

• "O governo decidiu codificar todas as leis trabalhistas em um único documento."

  The government decided to codify all labor laws in a single document.

• "É importante codificar informações sensíveis para proteger a privacidade dos usuários."

  It's important to encrypt sensitive information to protect users' privacy.

Usage

Common in technical and legal contexts. In computing, often used interchangeably with "criptografar" (encrypt), though technically "codificar" is broader. Regular -ar verb conjugation.