backdoor

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backdoor

He entered the building through the backdoor.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A secret or underhand means of access (to a place or a position): An indirect, hidden, or dishonest method to achieve something, such as gaining a job, favor, or power.
    • An entrance at the rear of a building: A door located at the back of a structure.
    • An undocumented way to get access to a computer system or the data it contains: A hidden method, often malicious, to bypass normal security controls and gain unauthorized access to a computer system.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Secret Means):
    • He secured the contract through a backdoor, not through the official bidding process.
    • The scandal revealed a backdoor to political influence for wealthy donors.
  • Noun (Rear Entrance):
    • Please use the backdoor; the front entrance is locked for the night.
    • The delivery was made to the backdoor of the restaurant.
  • Noun (Computer Security):
    • The hacker installed a backdoor to maintain access to the network.
    • The software update patched a critical backdoor vulnerability.
Advanced Usage
  • "by/through the back door": As an adverbial phrase meaning to achieve something secretly or unofficially.
    • The policy was introduced by the back door without a parliamentary vote.
    • He entered the industry through the back door, starting as an intern for a family friend.
Variants and Related Words
  • Backdoor (adjective): Used attributively to describe something achieved by or relating to secret means.
    • A backdoor deal.
    • A backdoor listing on the stock exchange.
  • Backdoor (verb, rare/informal): To use secret or unofficial means to achieve something.
Synonyms
  • Secret entrance (for the physical door).
  • Covert access.
  • Hidden entry.
  • Unauthorized access point (for computing).
  • Loophole.
Related Phrases
  • Backdoor man (slang, dated): A man who has a secret romantic affair with someone, especially with a married woman.
  • Backdoor play (sports, e.g., basketball): An offensive play where a player cuts behind the defense toward the basket.
Related Idioms
  • To come in through the back door: To enter or achieve something via unofficial, secret, or less honorable channels.
    • She didn't have the qualifications, so she came in through the back door with a recommendation from the CEO.
backdoor

He entered the building through the backdoor.

Noun
  1. a secret or underhand means of access (to a place or a position)
    • he got his job through the back door
  2. an entrance at the rear of a building
  3. an undocumented way to get access to a computer system or the data it contains

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