interface
gb/ˈɪntɚfˌeɪs/ us/ˈɪntɚfˌeɪs/
B1
English
~ 1400
interfész, felület, összekapcsol, integrál, kapcsolódik, kapcsolódási pont, határterület, összekötő kapocs
NOUN
B1
TECHNICAL
1
Usage pattern:
[something] has an interface with [something]
The new software features a simple user interface.
Az új szoftvernek egyszerű felhasználói felülete van.
Engineers improved the interface between the two machines.
A mérnökök javítottak a két gép közötti interfészen.
A faulty network interface caused the system to crash.
The app’s interface is intuitive and easy to use.
We need to design an interface that works on mobile devices.
Learner examples
The phone has a touch screen interface.
A telefonnak érintőképernyős kezelőfelülete van.
This computer has a network interface.
Ennek a számítógépnek van hálózati interfésze.
The game has a nice interface.
The printer connects through a USB interface.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'interface' with 'surface'. An interface is about connection and communication, not just the outside of something.
Meaning
Connection point between systems
Collocations
user interface
|software interface
|network interface
|interface design
|hardware interface
Synonyms
connection point (A more general term that can apply outside of technology.)
|
link (Less formal and more general; not necessarily technical.)
Antonyms
disconnection (Indicates the absence of a link or communication between systems.)
Themes
technology
|computing
|engineering
|communication
Definition
A place or way where two systems or devices meet and work together.
A shared boundary or point where two separate systems, devices, or software programs meet and communicate.
VERB
B2
TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
to interface [something] with [something]
The new module interfaces with existing accounting software.
Az új modul kapcsolódik a meglévő könyvelőprogramhoz.
This device can interface with both Mac and Windows computers.
Ez az eszköz Mac és Windows rendszerű számítógépekkel is összekapcsolható.
Our system interfaces directly with the online payment gateway.
Robots can interface with sensors to gather data.
Learner examples
This camera can interface with my laptop.
Ez a kamera összekapcsolható a laptopommal.
The program will interface with the printer.
A program kapcsolódni fog a nyomtatóhoz.
We can interface the phone with the car system.
Common mistake:
Learners may incorrectly use 'interface' as a noun when they mean the action of connecting.
Meaning
Connect systems for interaction
Collocations
interface with software
|interface with hardware
|interface with a database
Synonyms
integrate (Implies combining parts into a whole, not just connecting.)
|
link (More general and not always technical.)
Antonyms
disconnect (To break the connection between systems.)
Themes
technology
|computing
|communication
Definition
To connect two systems so they can work together.
To connect two systems, devices, or programs so that they can work together and exchange information.
NOUN
B2
3
The conference will serve as an interface between researchers and industry leaders.
A konferencia kapcsolódási pontként szolgál majd a kutatók és az iparági vezetők között.
Her role is to manage the interface between marketing and product development.
Az a feladata, hogy összehangolja a marketing és a termékfejlesztés együttműködését.
The charity acts as an interface between donors and beneficiaries.
Learner examples
My job is the interface between sales and support.
A munkám az, hogy összekötő kapocs legyek az értékesítés és az ügyféltámogatás között.
He works at the interface of art and science.
A művészet és a tudomány határterületén dolgozik.
The school is an interface between parents and teachers.
Meaning
Interaction point between people/groups
Collocations
interface between departments
|interface with customers
Synonyms
interaction point (Focuses on the act of interacting rather than the structure.)
|
meeting point (Less formal; emphasizes physical or figurative gathering.)
Antonyms
isolation (Lack of interaction or communication.)
Themes
business
|communication
|relationships
Definition
A place or situation where people or groups meet and talk to work together.
A point of interaction or communication between people, organizations, or different areas of activity.
Grammar
Dictionary form
interface
IPA
GB/ˈɪntɚfˌeɪs/
US/ˈɪntɚfˌeɪs/
Syllables & stress
in - ter - face (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: interface
- Plural: interface, interfaces
Verb
- Base: interface
- 3rd Person Singular: interfaces
- Present Participle: interfacing
- Past: interfaced
Word family
Forms
interfaces
noun
interfacing
verb
interfaced
verb
Related words
Advanced or less common
interactivity
noun
Expressions
interface with
1/ˈɪntɚfˌeɪs wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
technical
Connect and communicate with something/someone
To connect and communicate with a system or person so that you can work together.
Examples
- This program can interface with most modern databases.
- As part of her job, she interfaces with clients regularly.
user interface
1/jˈuzɚ ˈɪntɚfˌeɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
Visual controls for software use
The part of a computer program or device that you see and use to control it.
Examples
- The new phone has a very clean user interface.
- Improving the user interface made the app much easier to use.
graphical user interface
1/ɡɹˈæfɪkəl jˈuzɚ ˈɪntɚfˌeɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
computer interface with visual elements
The way you see and control a computer program using windows, buttons, icons, and menus on the screen instead of only typing text commands.
Examples
- Windows was one of the first popular graphical user interfaces.
- Early computers had no graphical user interface and relied on typed commands.
- The software's graphical user interface is very user-friendly.
- The smartphone’s graphical user interface is designed to be used with one hand.
- Linux distributions now offer very polished graphical user interfaces for everyday users.