Associations to the word «Firewall»

FIREWALL, noun. A fireproof barrier used to prevent the spread of fire between or through buildings, structures, electrical substation transformers, or within an aircraft or vehicle.

FIREWALL, noun. (computer security) The software that monitors traffic in and out of a private network or a personal computer and allows or blocks such traffic depending on its perceived threat.

FIREWALL, verb. (transitive) (computer security) To protect with a firewall.

FIREWALL, verb. (transitive) (computer security) To block with a firewall.

FIREWALL, verb. (intransitive) (motor vehicles or aircraft, slang) To use maximum acceleration.

FIREWALL, noun. (colloquial) the application of maximum thrust; "he moved the throttle to the firewall".

FIREWALL, noun. (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.

FIREWALL, noun. A fireproof (or fire-resistant) wall designed to prevent the spread of fire through a building or a vehicle.