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network

16 definitions • 24 examples
1
a large system consisting of many similar parts that are connected together to allow movement or communication between or along the parts, or between the parts and a control centre:

Examples:

a television network
a road/rail network
Massive investment is needed to modernize the country's phone network.
We could reduce our costs by developing a more efficient distribution network.
a network of spies/a spy network
2
a number of computers that are connected together so that they can share information:

Examples:

We've just spent £1.9 million on improving our computer network.
3
people that you know, considered as a group whose members exchange information with each other:

Examples:

Use your networks - tell everyone you know that you are looking for a job.
I hope that you will participate and share this message with your networks.
4
to connect computers together so that they can share information:

Examples:

Our computer system consists of about 20 personal computers networked to a powerful file-server.
5
to meet people who might be useful to know, especially in your job:

Examples:

I don't really enjoy these conferences, but they're a good opportunity to network.
6
a group formed from parts that are connected together:

Examples:

a transportation network
7
A network is also a company that provides programs to a group of television or radio stations, or this company and the group considered together:

Examples:

the ABC television network
8
A network is also a group of computers that are connected and can share information.
9
A network is also a group of people with the same interests:

Examples:

a network of political advisers
10
to make an effort to meet and talk to a lot of people, esp. in order to get information that can help you
11
a system of computers connected together so that they can share information:

Examples:

A domain name identifies a computer or computer network used to access the web.
12
a group of people or organizations in different places who work together and share information:

Examples:

He also has a network of contacts who give him help when he needs it.
a network of agents/dealers/suppliers
13
a large system consisting of many similar parts that are connected together:

Examples:

a network of sth The bank is planning to expand its network of cash machines.
a television/road/rail network
14
a group of television or radio companies that connect together to broadcast programmes in different places at the same time, or a company that produces these programmes:

Examples:

He owns American television network ABC.
15
to connect computers together, or to connect a piece of electronic equipment to a computer, so that they can share information:

Examples:

The office computers have all been networked.
network sth to sth You can have your TV networked to your home computer.
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to meet people who might be useful to know, especially in your job:

Examples:

They network through friends, former co-workers, and professional organizations.
network with sb Conferences offer the opportunity to network with other professionals in your field of business.

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