Definition & Meaning of "firewall"in English

Firewall

the use of maximum engine or system thrust, typically in aviation or vehicles

Examples

The pilot pushed the throttle to firewall during takeoff.

a fire-resistant barrier in a building or vehicle designed to stop the spread of fire

Examples

The factory installed a firewall between sections to prevent fires from spreading.

(computing) a computer program whose task is providing protection against cyber attacks by limiting outside access of data

Examples

The company installed a firewall to prevent hackers from accessing sensitive data on its internal network.

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