liidestama

Liidestama is an Estonian verb meaning to join or connect two or more elements to form a single unit. The action can be physical, such as welding or bonding parts, and it can also be used in non-physical contexts to describe creating a connection or interface between systems, components, or devices. The related noun liidestus refers to the process, result, or arrangement of the joining.

The root liide means joint, bond, or interface, and the form liidestama denotes the act of joining. In practice, liidestamine is used in several domains:

- In mechanical engineering and metalwork, liidestus denotes welding or bonding methods used to create a permanent connection between parts.

- In electronics and electrical engineering, liidestamine describes making electrical connections or establishing interfaces between components or circuits.

- In information technology and software development, liidestamine can mean creating an interface or bridging systems to enable data exchange and interoperability.

- In general language, it can figuratively mean to bring together people, ideas, or organizations to form a collaboration or alliance.

Common related terms include liides (interface), liidestus (the process or result of joining), and liit. The term is standard in technical Estonian and appears in engineering manuals, IT documentation, and technical writing.