ssh

abbreviation
UK /ˌes es ˈeɪtʃ/
US /ˌes es ˈeɪtʃ/

A safe way to use another computer over the internet.

She used SSH to log in to the school's computer from home.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A command you type to start a secure connection to another computer.

Type ssh user@server to connect.

3. A program that lets you control a faraway computer safely.

The SSH program asked for her password.

4. A quiet way to say 'please be quiet' by making a shushing sound.

He went 'ssh' so the baby would not wake up.