firewall
1 of 1noun/ˈfaɪərwɔl/
1
the use of maximum engine or system thrust, typically in aviation or vehicles
- The pilot pushed the throttle to firewall during takeoff.
- The driver engaged firewall to overtake the competitor.
- He used firewall to escape the hazard zone.
- The aircraft reached top speed when the pilot hit firewall.
2
a fire-resistant barrier in a building or vehicle designed to stop the spread of fire
- The factory installed a firewall between sections to prevent fires from spreading.
- Cars often have a firewall separating the engine from the cabin.
- The building code requires a firewall for multi-story constructions.
- The firewall protected the adjoining office during the blaze.
- Workers inspected the firewall for cracks or damage.
3
(computing) a computer program whose task is providing protection against cyber attacks by limiting outside access of data
B2Learn more on Wikipedia- The company installed a firewall to prevent hackers from accessing sensitive data on its internal network.
- He configured the firewall settings to block certain websites and applications that could compromise network security.
- The IT department regularly updated the firewall’s rules to address new types of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
- The firewall generated alerts whenever suspicious activity was detected, helping to quickly respond to potential security breaches.
- During the network upgrade, the team tested the new firewall to ensure it effectively protected against potential attacks.