interface

S2 W2

BrE /ˈɪntəfeɪs/ AmE /ˈɪntərˌfeɪs/

noun / verb en → es

1 COMPUTER [singular] B1

the part of a computer system that allows people to use it, for example by using the keyboard and screen

interfaz, pantalla de usuario

  • user interface

Collocations graphical user interface (GUI) · command-line interface

  • The new software has a very intuitive interface.

    El nuevo software tiene una interfaz muy intuitiva.

2 MEET [singular] B1

a meeting or discussion between two people, groups, or organizations

encuentro, reunión, intercambio

  • interface with somebody

Collocations technical interface · business-to-business interface

  • The project team will be interfacing with the client.

    El equipo del proyecto estará interactuando con el cliente.

1 CONNECT [transitive] B2

to connect two systems or devices so that they can work together

conectar, unir, integrar

  • interface A with B

Collocations hardware interface · software interface

  • The new printer interfaces easily with the existing network.

    La nueva impresora se integra fácilmente con la red existente.