Crack the code American British informal verb phrase
1. To decode a message or piece of information.
Cracking the code is one of the missions of the secret agent.
Archaeologists, finally, have cracked the code about the language used for writing during Ancient Rome.
2. To find a solution to a very tough or complex situation
Jack has been fixing the radio for 2 hours, ultimately cracking the code.
Many students can be frustrated about this technical problem, but if they spend more time and effort, they will be able to crack the code.
To overcome some disadvantage or get out of a bad situation when you have already lost a lot of time for it
Used to to emphasize that attention is paid to the individuals who complain or cause problems
To take a decisive and dramatic action with the aim of solving a problem or ending an undesirable situation
The verb "crack" should be conjugated according to its tense.
Confusion made worse than before.
There was heavy traffic on the way to work this morning. Confusion worse confounded when some drivers were arguing with each other right in the middle of the street.