/ ˈɪntəfeɪs; NAmE -tərf-/ noun , verb
■ noun
1.
( computing ) the way a computer program presents information to a user or receives information from a user, in particular the layout of the screen and the menus :
the user interface
2.
( computing ) an electrical circuit , connection or program that joins one device or system to another :
the interface between computer and printer
3.
interface (between A and B) the point where two subjects, systems, etc. meet and affect each other :
the interface between manufacturing and sales
■ verb
interface (sth) (with sth) | interface A and B ( computing ) to be connected with sth using an interface ; to connect sth in this way :
[ v ]
The new system interfaces with existing telephone equipment.
[also vn ]