Definitions

1. noun

a set of rules defining a protocol or interface for a particular set of hardware or software components

“The company developed an IP for secure data transfer.”

2. noun

a geographical area on the internet, identified by a unique address

“The IP address of the server was blocked by the firewall.”

3. noun

a patent or trademark

“The company owned the IP for their innovative design.”

4. verb

to copy or reproduce a patented or trademarked design or idea

“The company was accused of IPing a competitor’s product.”

5. verb

to install or set up a new internet protocol address on a device

“I need to IP my router to access the online update.”

6. verb

to send or transmit something over the internet

“The server will IP the data package in real-time.”