Antivirus vs. Firewall

Antivirusnoun

(computing) A piece of software that is used to detect, delete and or neutralize computer-based viruses.

Firewallnoun

(architecture) A fireproof barrier used to prevent the spread of fire between or through buildings, structures, electrical substation transformers, or within an aircraft or vehicle.

Firewallnoun

(computer security) The software that monitors traffic in and out of a private network or a personal computer and allows or blocks such traffic depending on its perceived threat.

Firewallnoun

(physics) A hypothetical phenomenon where an observer falling into a black hole encounters high-energy quanta at or near the event horizon.

Firewallverb

To protect with a firewall.

Firewallverb

To block with a firewall.

Firewallverb

To use maximum acceleration.

Firewallnoun

the application of maximum thrust;

Firewallnoun

(computing) a security system consisting of a combination of hardware and software that limits the exposure of a computer or computer network to attack from crackers; commonly used on local area networks that are connected to the internet

Firewallnoun

fireproof (or fire-resistant) wall designed to prevent the spread of fire through a building or a vehicle