hack
Definitions
To cut or chop something with rough or heavy blows.
To gain unauthorized access to data in a computer or network.
A clever solution or shortcut to a common problem.
Examples
The security expert was hired to hack into the system to test its vulnerabilities.
It is a clever hack to use a binder clip as a makeshift cable organizer.
The journalist managed to hack out a rough draft of the article before the deadline.