firewall

firewall

Programma che controlla le connessioni a un computer o a una rete e blocca quelle potenzialmente pericolose.

In inglese semplice: Software that checks connections to a computer or network and blocks ones that might be unsafe.

• Check your firewall settings.
• The firewall blocked an unknown connection.
• Our office computers sit behind a firewall.

Espressioni comuni: install a firewall, firewall settings, behind a firewall

muro tagliafuoco, paratia tagliafuoco

Muro o barriera che impedisce al fuoco di propagarsi da una zona a un’altra.

In inglese semplice: A wall or barrier that stops fire from spreading from one area to another.

• A firewall separates the two buildings.
• The flames did not pass through the firewall.
• Mechanics inspected the firewall between the engine and the passenger compartment.

Sinonimi: fire wall, fire barrier

Espressioni comuni: concrete firewall, engine firewall, build a firewall

proteggere con un firewall

Proteggere un computer o una rete controllando le connessioni e bloccando quelle non sicure.

In inglese semplice: To protect a computer or network by checking and blocking unsafe connections.

• You should firewall the server.
• The administrator firewalled every office computer.
• Have you firewalled the network against outside connections?

Come si usa: firewall something against something (We firewalled the network against unauthorized access.)

Espressioni comuni: firewall a server, firewall the network, firewall a computer

prendere le distanze da, limitare i contatti con

Ridurre i contatti con qualcuno per impedirgli di controllarti, farti pressione o ferirti emotivamente.

In inglese semplice: To limit contact with someone so they cannot control, pressure, or emotionally hurt you.

• She decided to firewall her ex.
• He firewalled his controlling father by limiting their calls.
• After repeated threats, she firewalled the relative who kept contacting her.

Sinonimi: distance oneself from, limit contact with

Espressioni comuni: firewall someone, firewall a relative, firewall an ex