Definition of firewall - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
computer securityTECH. software monitoring and controlling network trafficTECH.
- The firewall blocked the suspicious incoming connection.
2.
architectureTECH. barrier preventing fire spread in buildingsTECH.
- The firewall stopped the fire from reaching the next room.
3.
vehicle safetyTECH. UK barrier in a vehicle to prevent engine fire reaching the passenger areaTECH. UK
- The car's firewall was crucial during the accident.
Verb
1.
secure datatr. TECH. safeguard information by controlling accesstr. TECH.
- They firewall sensitive data from external threats.
2.
vehiclesintr. TECH. US use maximum engine powerintr. TECH. US
- The pilot firewalled the throttle during takeoff.
Images of firewall
barrier in a vehicle to prevent engine fire reaching the passenger area
Origin of firewall
Old English, fyr (fire) + weall (wall)
Terms with firewall included in their meaning
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abr: firewall
device or software that blocks unwanted network traffic
abr: Great Firewall of China
internet censorship system in China
acr: Web Application Firewall
security tool that protects websites from online attacks
technology
restricted by a firewall
cybersecurity
protected by a firewall
Examples of firewall in a sentence
Updating the firewall settings improved our network security. The architect recommended installing a firewall for safety. A firewall was built to protect the historic site. The firewall stopped the flames from spreading. Mechanics checked the firewall for any damage. The IT team will firewall the new server.
It's essential to firewall all confidential files. In the race, he firewalled the engine to gain speed. She firewalled the car to overtake the competitor.
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- French:pare-feu, sécuriser, ...
- German:Firewall, abschirmen, ...
- Italian:firewall, proteggere con firewall, ...
- Spanish:cortafuegos, proteger, ...
- Portuguese:firewall, proteger, ...
- Chinese:防火墙, 保护, ...
- Japanese:ファイアウォール, ファイアウォールで保護する, ...
- Arabic:جِدَار نَارِي, حَجَبَ, ...
- Hebrew:חוֹמַת אֵשׁ, לְהָגֵן בְּחוֹמַת אֵשׁ, ...
- Russian:брандмауэр, защищать, ...
- Ukrainian:брандмауер, захищати, ...
- Hindi:फ़ायरवॉल, सुरक्षित करना, ...
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