network
noun [ C ]
uk/ˈnetwɜːk/ us IT
a system of computers connected together so that they can share information:
A domain name identifies a computer or computer network used to access the web.
a group of people or organizations in different places who work together and share information:
He also has a network of contacts who give him help when he needs it.
a network of agents/dealers/suppliers
TRANSPORT, COMMUNICATIONS, BANKING
a large system consisting of many similar parts that are connected together:
a network of sth The bank is planning to expand its network of cash machines.
a television/road/rail network
a telephone/distribution/communications network
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:
He owns American television network ABC.
See also
backbone network
fixed network
GMN
local area network
PCN
run of site
WAN
network
verb
uk/ˈnetwɜːk/ us [ T ] IT
to connect computers together, or to connect a piece of electronic equipment to a computer, so that they can share information:
The office computers have all been networked.
network sth to sth You can have your TV networked to your home computer.
[ I ]
to meet people who might be useful to know, especially in your job:
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.