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firewall

Pronunciation: /ˈfʌɪəwoːl/

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Definition of firewall

noun

  • a wall or partition designed to inhibit or prevent the spread of fire.
  • Computing a part of a computer system or network which is designed to block unauthorized access while permitting outward communication.
  • another term for Chinese wall.

verb

[with object] Computing
  • protect (a network or system) from unauthorized access with a firewall: (as adjective firewalled)a firewalled network (as noun firewalling)our security products offer integral firewalling

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Definition of firewall in the US English dictionary