B2 noun محايد

firewall

/ˈfaɪəwɔːl/

A firewall is a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules. It acts as a protective barrier between a trusted internal network and untrusted external networks, such as the internet.

أمثلة

3 من 5
1

I had to disable my firewall temporarily to install the new software update.

I had to turn off my security barrier for a short time to download the update.

2

The corporation utilizes a sophisticated firewall to prevent unauthorized access to its proprietary database.

The company uses an advanced security system to stop hackers from seeing its private data.

3

My firewall keeps popping up with warnings every time I visit that site.

My security program shows many alerts when I go to that website.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
firewall
Verb
firewall
مرتبط
firewalling
💡

نصيحة للحفظ

Think of a literal 'wall of fire' from old movies—only the people with the right key can pass through the flames without getting burned.

اختبار سريع

The IT department needs to ______ the firewall to allow the new communication tool to work correctly.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: configure

أمثلة

1

I had to disable my firewall temporarily to install the new software update.

everyday

I had to turn off my security barrier for a short time to download the update.

2

The corporation utilizes a sophisticated firewall to prevent unauthorized access to its proprietary database.

formal

The company uses an advanced security system to stop hackers from seeing its private data.

3

My firewall keeps popping up with warnings every time I visit that site.

informal

My security program shows many alerts when I go to that website.

4

Academic institutions must balance open access to information with the implementation of robust firewalls to protect student records.

academic

Schools need to provide information while using strong security to keep student files safe.

5

To comply with data protection regulations, the company must upgrade its existing firewall infrastructure.

business

The business needs better security hardware to follow the laws about protecting data.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
firewall
Verb
firewall
مرتبط
firewalling

تلازمات شائعة

install a firewall to set up a security barrier on a computer
configure a firewall to adjust the settings of a security system
bypass a firewall to go around a security system illegally
hardware firewall a physical device that protects a network
personal firewall security software for an individual user

العبارات الشائعة

human firewall

employees trained to recognize security threats

stateful firewall

a firewall that tracks the state of active connections

built-in firewall

security software that comes pre-installed with an operating system

يُخلط عادةً مع

firewall vs antivirus

An antivirus scans and removes malicious files already on your computer, while a firewall blocks unauthorized traffic from entering in the first place.

firewall vs proxy

A proxy acts as an intermediary for requests, while a firewall is designed to block or filter those requests based on safety.

📝

ملاحظات الاستخدام

While mostly used in a technical IT context, 'firewall' can also be used metaphorically to describe any barrier used to keep something away or isolate a problem.

⚠️

أخطاء شائعة

Learners often think a firewall protects against all viruses; however, it only controls traffic. You still need antivirus software for file-based threats.

💡

نصيحة للحفظ

Think of a literal 'wall of fire' from old movies—only the people with the right key can pass through the flames without getting burned.

📖

أصل الكلمة

Originally referred to a physical wall made of brick or stone built to stop the spread of a real fire between buildings.

أنماط نحوية

Countable noun Commonly used with verbs like 'set up', 'breach', or 'disable' Often functions as a compound noun
🌍

السياق الثقافي

The 'Great Firewall of China' is a common cultural and political reference to the legislative and technological actions used to regulate the internet domestically in China.

اختبار سريع

The IT department needs to ______ the firewall to allow the new communication tool to work correctly.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: configure

كلمات ذات صلة

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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