interface

interface with (someone or something)

To establish a connection between several people or things. The phrase is often applied to technology. A noun or pronoun can be used between "interface" and "with." We really need to interface with Holly and find out what our options are for fixing this error. Call IT if you have trouble interfacing the new printer with our computer system.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

interface someone or something with someone or something

to bring about a complex connection of people and things, in any combination. (Originally having to do with computers.) Let's interface Walter with the staff from the main office. I want to interface my data with Sam, who has some relevant statistics from prior years.
See also: interface

interface with someone or something

to develop a connection or interaction with someone or something. Call Walter and set up a meeting so we can interface with him. This computer is meant to interface with as many as five others just like it.
See also: interface
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • arch over
  • adapt (something) to (something)
  • adapt to
  • involve with
  • involve with (someone or something)
  • involved with
  • arrange for
  • arrange for some time
  • arrange some music for
  • angle
References in periodicals archive
Figure 1 displays the interface structure of the Ge(111)/4H-SiC(0001) heterojunction based on the TEM characterizations [3].
First-Principles Calculations on Atomic and Electronic Properties of Ge/4H-SiC Heterojunction
The sudden increments in the current density are probably due to charge carrier scattering at the interface where some of the off-resonance state changed on-resonance states.
THE EFFECT OF THE STRUCTURAL INTERFACE OF THE RESONANCE TUNNELING DIODE ON ITS PERFORMANCE
An important aspect of interoperability is that it comes in the form of both internal and external system interfaces. Internal interfaces are those that connect component to component and sub-system to sub-system.
Interoperability testing
Experiments were performed to evaluate the accuracy of the interfaces. Figure 10 shows the experimental apparatus and the sliding lever interface.
Rapid Prototyping Human Interfaces Using Stretchable Strain Sensor
Voice-based technologies are the most important area of growth for mobile user interfaces, says principal analyst Peter Cooney.
MOBILE DEVICE USER INTERFACES EVOLVE
MIPI Alliance interfaces are offered within a framework of specifications that serve four device interface categories: multimedia, chip-to-chip, control/ data, and debug.
The demands off mobile devices: fostering an ecosystem of interface specifications for smartphones and other connected devices
4) How to validate the framework to ensure it meets the objectives of the ICT Work Interface?
Proposed study of Information Communication Technology (ICT) works interface strategy for construction-based project
So in order to apply a uniform flexible normal pressure on the interface, a 2 cm thick soft silicon plate, placed at the bottom of rigid load plate, was used to form a flexible load plate in the upper shear box.
Mechanical behavior of interface between composite geomembrane and permeable cushion material
The mechanical properties of fibrous composites are closely related to the interface control process, material compound, material properties, and interfacial failure modes, so these are very important for the interface mechanics design and optimization of fibrous composites.
Interfacial micromechanics in fibrous composites: design, evaluation, and models
The momentum equation is written for the entire flow field and the forces resulting from surface tension and inserted at the interface as body forces, which act only at the interface.
Analysis of solid-liquid interface behavior during continuous strip-casting process using sharp-interface technique
To assist the IM implementation, the construction interface management procedure and a MI matrix are used in this study.
Enhancing construction interface management using multilevel interface matrix approach/Rysiu vadybos statyboje gerinimas taikant ivairialygiu rysiu matricos metoda
Characterization and behavior of interfaces; proceedings.
Characterization and behavior of interfaces; proceedings
Options: Up to 999 pour recipes, closed-loop control, magnetic couplings on pumps, graphic interface package, PC interface, color addition, nucleation, mix-head boom mount.
RIM machinery systems
- Enhanced User Interface - HBX 3.0 contains a new highly graphical, customer-driven interface that improves user interaction and productivity
ACTIVE DASHBOARD FORECASTS EFFECTS OF WEBSITE CHANGES
Since there is no need for a traditional steering column, the interface folds into the driver's side door, providing more room for entry and egress.
Driving SKF by-wire