guardsoftware

noun

UK /ˈɡɑːdˌsɒftweə/

US /ˈɡɑːrdˌsɔːftwer/

A computer program that keeps bad things away from your computer.

My dad installed guardsoftware to stop viruses from getting into our laptop.

SYNONYMS

security software antivirus program protection software safety program

RELATED WORDS

firewall antivirus malware computer security password

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A program that watches over a game or app to stop cheating.

The game's guardsoftware kicked out players who tried to cheat.

3. Software that controls who is allowed to enter a website or system.

The guardsoftware asked for a password before letting us in.

4. A tool that protects a robot or machine from doing something dangerous.

The robot's guardsoftware stopped its arm when a person walked too close.