firewall

fire·wall  (frwôl)

n.

1. A fireproof wall used as a barrier to prevent the spread of fire.

2. Computer Science Any of a number of security schemes that prevent unauthorized users from gaining access to a computer network or that monitor transfers of information to and from the network.

intr.v. fire·walled, fire·wall·ing, fire·walls Slang

To apply maximum acceleration or thrust. Used of motor vehicles or aircraft.

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firewall

Noun

Computers a computer than prevents unauthorized access to a computer network from the internet

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firewall  (fîrwôl)

A software program designed to protect a network by preventing unauthorized users from gaining access or by monitoring transfers of information to and from the network.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	firewall - (colloquial) the application of maximum thrust; "he moved the throttle to the firewall" drive, driving force, thrust - the act of applying force to propel something; "after reaching the desired velocity the drive is cut off" colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech
	2.	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 security system - (computing) a system that enforces boundaries between computer networks computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
	3.	firewall - a fireproof (or fire-resistant) wall designed to prevent the spread of fire through a building or a vehicle wall - an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure; "the south wall had a small window"; "the walls were covered with pictures"

Translations

firewall [ˈfaɪəwɔːl] n (INTERNET) → firewall m

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firewall [ˈfaɪəwɔːl] fire n (Internet) → pare-feu m