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Word: firewall (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • A fireproof barrier used to prevent the spread of fire through a building, aircraft or vehicle.
  • computer security 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.

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Verb:

  • motor vehicles or aircraft, slang To use maximum acceleration.
  • computer security To block with a firewall.
  • computer security To protect with a firewall.

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