[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to convert (a message or the like) into cipher or code:The letter was encrypted before being mailed to protect it from any prying eyes.", "Computers.to change (digital data) into a form that cannot be read without converting it back using a unique key:The protocol encrypts all of your personal information, including credit card number, name, and address, so that it cannot be stolen."]}]