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

noun. A software program or hardware device that restricts communication between a private network or computer system and outside networks.

intransitive verb. To protect (a computer or computer network) by means of a 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.

noun. 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.

verb. To protect with a firewall.

verb. To block with a firewall.

verb. To use maximum acceleration.

noun. (colloquial) the application of maximum thrust

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

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

"If you have been using the Internet for any length of time, and especially if you work at a larger company and browse the Web while you are at work, you have probably heard the term firewall used."

drive  driving force  security system  thrust  wall  

PC  antispyware  antivirus  audit  backup  

firewalls