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fire wall Definition

☆ fire wall

noun

  1. a fireproof wall to prevent the spread of fire, as from one room or compartment to the next
  2. anything serving as a protective barrier; specif., a program or system designed to protect a computer network from unauthorized access, as over the Internet

fire wall Usage Examples

Converse of subject

  • protect: Data bases which contain sensitive personal data shall be protected by fire walls and access passwords.