American English pronunciation

How to pronounce firewall

IPA transcription: ['faɪɹwɑl]

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Noun

  • (colloquial) the application of maximum thrust

    “he moved the throttle to the firewall”

  • (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

  • 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.