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do protocol
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vi. [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.