interface with

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.
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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.
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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
But the Geogrid element in [FLAC.sup.3D] can only simulate the interface with linear elastic characteristics.
Mechanical behavior of interface between composite geomembrane and permeable cushion material
Interface tracking and the analysis of the shape of the solid-liquid interface with a specific heat transfer coefficient were carried out in order to determine the optimum CSC process parameters.
Analysis of solid-liquid interface behavior during continuous strip-casting process using sharp-interface technique
total mold weight up to 30 tons, programmable automatic lubrication, hydraulic system has built-in troubleshooting aids; Allen-Bradley operator interface with animated clamp sequence and position indication; fully programmable platen motions and clamp forces; mold sequence programming through machine control interface; pictorial alarm help screens; hotline modem service support.
RIM machinery systems
The new solution allows information in DLA's Distribution Standard System (DSS) to interface with the Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES), improving the information flow between CCPs and aerial ports of embarkation (APOEs).
Ustranscom press release (Aug. 5, 2005): AMC and DLA establish new information interface to improve distribution processes
SAS promises the reduced price of a serial interface with the proven reliability and performance of SCSI.
SATA opens its doors to tape
It also supports an EoS interface with integrated Ethernet multiplexing functions eliminating the need for external switching elements, further reducing the cost of deploying access equipment.
PMC-Sierra demonstrates micro Multi-Service Provisioning Platform capabilities with new evaluation system
Easier implementation, full integration between applications and a transparent interface with LIMS--these are the goals that the new advances in interfacing technology are helping to achieve.
CDS/LIMS interfaces: easier to implement and use: this widespread use of chromatography as a primary form of analysis, with chromatography data systems as primary sources of data, has created a problem--how to manage the large volume of data that is being produced. (Keywords: data management * chromatography * software)
The IMSO web site is set to interface with the DSCA (SAN) and the release of TMS v6.0, DISAM's Training Management System (TMS) software.
The SAN International Military Student Officer web site: Student Management with a web browser
The alliance will formalize two key integrations PeopleSoft Payroll with ProBusiness Payroll Tax Filing Services and PeopleSoft Payroll Interface with ProBusiness Payroll.
ProBusiness Services
The research was conducted to determine which gases evolve at the mold-metal interface with the thermal decomposition of organic binders during the pouring and cooling of ferrous castings.
Analyzing the Mold-Metal Interface
IBS has also completed the DYNA interface with enhancements and modifications for another long-time client, Acadia Realty Trust of Port Washington, NY.
IBS introduces new real estate management software
Saccharin crystals can assume a structure known as a twin: The planes of atoms come together to form an interface with one side presenting the mirror image of the other.
Small-scale glues stick to surfaces
In her book Through the Interface, Bodker [4] observes that computers are a tool through which people interface with their work.
Interface: an evolving concept
Equipped with one Gbyte of 266-MHz DDR SDRAM and two Mbytes of L2 cache, the P620 features a high-resolution dual-channel display interface with 2D/3D acceleration, two Gigabit Ethernet ports with Boot and Wake-On-LAN capabilities, and an AC-97 audio Line In/Out interface.
General Micro Systems announces industry's highest performance Mini-ITX motherboard