autoblock

English

Etymology

auto- +‎ block

Noun

autoblock (uncountable)

1. A technique used in rappelling and ascending, with a friction hitch around the climbing rope.
2. (computing) Automatic blocking (inhibition of a feature etc.).
   • 2004, TechRepublic, IT security survival guide

     From the online vendor documentation, we determined that this version of the WatchGuard Firebox enabled an autoblock feature by default.