Definition
Definition of firewalling - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
access controlRare blocking or filtering access to certain websites or servicesRare
- The firewalling rules restricted access to social media sites.
2.
network securityTECH. related to protecting a network from unauthorized accessTECH.
- The firewalling measures prevented the cyber attack.
Origin of firewalling
English, fire (flame) + wall (barrier)
Examples of firewalling in a sentence
The firewalling software prevented unauthorized access. Firewalling protocols were updated regularly. The company invested in firewalling technology.
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- French:de filtrage, relatif à la protection d'un réseau par un pare-feu, ...
- German:blockierend, Firewall-geschützt, ...
- Italian:che blocca l'accesso, che protegge la rete, ...
- Spanish:filtrando, protección de la red, ...
- Portuguese:filtrando, de segurança de rede, ...
- Chinese:被防火墙阻挡的, 防火墙的, ...
- Japanese:アクセスをブロックする, ネットワークを保護する, ...
- Arabic:حاجِب, جِدَار نَارِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:חוסֵם, מְגִין עַל הָרֶשֶׁת, ...
- Russian:блокирующий доступ, защищающий сеть, ...
- Ukrainian:блокування доступу, фаєрвольний, ...
- Hindi:अवरोधन करना, नेटवर्क सुरक्षा, ...
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)
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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