protocol

S2 W2

BrE /ˈprəʊtəkɒl/ AmE /ˈproʊtəkɑːl/

noun en → es

1 RULE/PROCEDURE [singular] B2

a set of rules or procedures that must be followed in a particular situation, especially in official situations such as diplomatic meetings or computer networks.

protocolo, reglamento

  • the protocol for something

Collocations diplomatic protocol · network protocol

  • The meeting was conducted according to diplomatic protocol.

    La reunión se llevó a cabo según el protocolo diplomático.

2 MESSAGE [singular] C1

a message or set of messages that are sent between computers in order to establish and control their connection.

protocolo, mensaje de conexión

  • the protocol for something

Collocations network protocol · handshake protocol

  • The computer sent a connection request according to the network protocol.

    El ordenador envió una solicitud de conexión según el protocolo de red.