Definitions

1. noun

A command-line interface, typically a program that interprets commands typed by a user and executes the corresponding actions.

“The developer used the CLI to compile the code and run the tests.”

2. noun

A client library interface, which is a set of APIs or functions used to interact with a library or a framework.

“The new CLI for the database library made it easier for developers to create and manage databases.”

3. verb

To create or interact with a command-line interface, typically for a program or a library.

“The company plans to CLI their new operating system to make it more user-friendly.”