1. (computing) a network protocol that enables a user on one computer to log in on another via the Internet; the program that acts as the client in this situation
   "Before more secure protocols were developed, telnet was commonly used for remote access"

1. (computing) use telnet to log in to another computer
   "He had to telnet into the server to check its status"

Derived forms: telnetting, telnetted, telnets

Encyclopedia: Telnet