FIREWALL | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Firewall

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈfʌɪəwɔːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a wall or partition designed to inhibit or prevent the spread of fire.

Short Definition:

wall or partition designed to inhibit or prevent spread of fire

Word: Firewall

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈfʌɪəwɔːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

protect (a network or system) from unauthorized access with a firewall

Short Definition:

protect network or system from unauthorized access with firewall

Examples:
  • a firewalled network
  • our security products offer integral firewalling

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