do protocol

from Jargon File (4.4.4, 14 Aug 2003)
do protocol
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   [from network protocol programming] To perform an interaction with
   somebody or something that follows a clearly defined procedure. For
   example, "Let's do protocol with the check" at a restaurant means to
   ask for the check, calculate the tip and everybody's share, collect
   money from everybody, generate change as necessary, and pay the bill.
   See {protocol}.
    

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