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Firewall
01
(colloquial) the application of maximum thrust
Examples
The pilot pushed the throttle to firewall during takeoff.
The driver engaged firewall to overtake the competitor.
02
a fireproof (or fire-resistant) wall designed to prevent the spread of fire through a building or a vehicle
Examples
The factory installed a firewall between sections to prevent fires from spreading.
Cars often have a firewall separating the engine from the cabin.
03
(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.
He configured the firewall settings to block certain websites and applications that could compromise network security.
