network

UK /ˈnɛt.wɜːk/ US /ˈnɛt.wɝk/

noun 5verb 4

Definitions

noun

Any interconnected group or system.

A network of roads crisscrossed the country.

The many species that live in the forest canopy constitute a network of life via their complex interactions.

Any interconnected group or system.

To get a job in today's economy, it is important to have a strong network.

For people with mental health challenges, having a support network of family and friends can improve the chances of maintaining successful mental health care.

Any interconnected group or system.

2008, Lou Schuler, "Foreward", in Nate Green, Built for Show, page xi TV back then was five channels (three networks, PBS, and an independent station that ran I Love Lucy reruns), […]

Any interconnected group or system.

The copy machine is connected to the network so it can now serve as a printer.

A fabric or structure of fibrous elements attached to each other at regular intervals; the act or process of making such an object.

He wore a mantle of network.

verb

To interact socially for the purpose of getting connections or personal advancement.

Many people find it worthwhile to network for jobs and information.

To connect two or more computers or other computerized devices.

If we network his machine to the server, he will be able to see all the files.

To interconnect a group or system.

To broadcast across an entire network of stations and affiliates at the same time.

Collocations

(noun.)

ADJ

extensive, large, vast, wide, widespread

complex, elaborate, intricate

dense

strong

She built a strong network of contacts during her years working in the tech industry.

supportive

global, local, national, worldwide

communications, telephone

bus, motorway, rail, railway, road

social

news, radio, television

computer

distribution, support

integrated

VERB + NETWORK

build up, create, establish, form, set up

The organization worked hard to build up a network of volunteers across the country.

form

The volunteers decided to form a network to share job opportunities across the community.

run

Several engineers are needed to run the company's computer network efficiently.

manage

The IT department hired a new specialist to manage the network across all our offices.

PREP

across a/the ~

Doctors can share patient information across the network to provide better care.

in a/the ~

The police worked together in a network to catch the criminal across different cities.

on a/the ~

The company's data is stored safely on the network so employees can access it from anywhere.

over a/the ~

You can share documents with your team members over a network from anywhere in the office.

through a/the ~

Information about the job openings was shared through a network of local community centers.

via a/the ~

She found the job opportunity via a professional network of contacts from university.

~ of

The charity has built a network of clinics across rural areas to help poor families.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at r

net
mesh
meshing
meshwork

noun — an interconnected system of things or people

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

old boy network

A presumed unacknowledged system of association between childhood friends (especially those at school or university together), used for mutual assistance or favouritism.

His hiring and promotion of senior officers rested not on merit but on an old-boy network of connections from Wall Street and the Social Register.

your network is your net worth

Possessing the right or certain professional connections will ensure financial success in one's career.

your net worth is your network

Alternative form of your network is your net worth.

Example Bank

A network of roads crisscrossed the country.

Wiktionary

The many species that live in the forest canopy constitute a network of life via their complex interactions.

Wiktionary

To get a job in today's economy, it is important to have a strong network.

Wiktionary

Many people find it worthwhile to network for jobs and information.

Wiktionary

If we network his machine to the server, he will be able to see all the files.

Wiktionary

The profane language used on network television makes many parents with young children not want to subscribe to cable.

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