American English pronunciation
How to pronounce firewall
IPA transcription: ['faɪɹwɑl]
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Noun
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(colloquial) the application of maximum thrust
“he moved the throttle to the firewall”
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(computing) a security system consisting of a combination of hardware and software that limits the exposure of a computer or computer network to attack from crackers; commonly used on local area networks that are connected to the internet
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a fireproof (or fire-resistant) wall designed to prevent the spread of fire through a building or a vehicle
Usage examples
- Firewalls can be used to protect a network against intruders.
- The bulkhead supported a tubular steel subframe and acted as the firewall.
- Firewalls can be used to protect a network against intruders.
- Firewalls are a very basic part of network security.
- Firewalls can be used to protect a network against intruders.
- Firewalls can be used to protect a network against intruders.
- Some shell providers may also allow tunneling of traffic to bypass corporate firewalls.
- The rehabilitated building has firewalls to divide the large, open records storage areas.
- Firewalls can be used to protect a network against intruders.
- Firewalls can be used to protect a network against intruders.