network
network noun
/ˈnetwɜːk/
1 a complicated system of roads, lines, tubes, nerves, etc. that are connected to each other and operate together
a rail/road/canal network
The new rail services will form a network connecting the capital and major cities.
Europe's mobile phone networks are controlled by five dominant players.
network of something a network of veins
an extensive network of underground tunnels
Drinking water is brought to the town through a network of underground pipes.
They are establishing a network of pumps and pipelines to move the oil.
the structure of the brain's neural networks
(figurative) They were caught in a complex network of red tape.
Collocations
adjective
verb + network
network + noun
preposition
in a/the network
through a/the network
via a/the network
2 closely connected group of people, companies, etc. that exchange information, etc.
They have one of the most efficient distribution networks in Europe.
These corporations control TV, radio and global communications networks.
to build/create/develop a network
network of somebody/something She has a supportive network of close friends.
Expand your network of contacts beyond your usual circles.
To do business in Asia, it is essential to build network of personal friends.
The organization controlled a network of spies in the decades after the war.
The company has a network of regional offices.
a network of research centres in more than 70 countries
Elderly people were once supported by an extensive family network.
An informal network of self-employed people exists in the area.
We must fight terrorist networks and all those who support them.
Members are all linked together in a network.
Once a supplier joins the network, its shipping systems are integrated with the others.
The newspapers are sent out via a national distribution network.
We are dismantling the financial networks that have funded terrorism.
one of the depots in the company's network
Collocations
adjective
verb + network
preposition
in a/the network
network of
3 (computing) a number of computers and other devices that are connected together so that equipment and information can be shared
The office network allows users to share files and software, and to use a central printer.
across/over/via a network Users can access data across a network.
The files are accessible over a network.
You can print and scan from your device via a wireless network.
Administrators can secure the network by segmenting it into zones.
All computer users are connected on a network.
They were unable to run the telephone network economically.
laptops connected to wireless networks
software to help you manage your network
Collocations
adjective
verb + network
network + noun
preposition
across a/the network
on a/the network
over a/the network
4 a group of radio or television stations in different places that are connected and that broadcast the same programmes at the same time
the four big US television networks
The report was broadcast across several radio networks.
The show was first aired on the cable network Showtime.
network of something He's chairman of a network of radio stations.
Collocations
adjective
network + noun
preposition
on a/the network
Idioms
network
/ˈnetwɜːk/
transitive, usually passive network something (computing) to connect a number of computers and other devices together so that equipment and information can be shared networked computer systems
2 transitive, usually passive network something to broadcast a television or radio programme on stations in several different areas at the same time nationally networked TV
3 intransitive to try to meet and talk to people who may be useful to you in your work Conferences are a good place to network.
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