- network
- [[t]ne̱twɜː(r)k[/t]]
♦♦networks, networking, networked1) N-COUNT: usu N of n A network of lines, roads, veins, or other long thin things is a large number of them which cross each other or meet at many points.
...Strasbourg, with its rambling network of medieval streets...
The uterus is supplied with a rich network of blood vessels and nerves.
2) N-COUNT: usu supp N, N of n A network of people or institutions is a large number of them that have a connection with each other and work together as a system.→ See also old-boy networkDistribution of the food is going ahead using a network of local church people and other volunteers...
He is keen to point out the benefits which the family network can provide.
3) N-COUNT: oft n N A particular network is a system of things which are connected and which operate together. For example, a computer network consists of a number of computers that are part of the same system.→ See also neural network...a computer network with 154 terminals...
Huge sections of the rail network are out of action.
Syn:4) N-COUNT: usu supp N A radio or television network is a company or group of companies that broadcasts radio or television programmes throughout an area.An American network says it has obtained the recordings.
...Fuji Television Network, a highly successful commercial station.
Syn:5) VERB: usu passive When a television or radio programme is networked, it is broadcast at the same time by several different television companies.[be V-ed] Lumsdon would like to see his programme sold and networked...
[V-ed] He had once had his own networked chat show.
Syn:6) VERB If you network, you try to meet new people who might be useful to you in your job.[V with n] In business, it is important to network with as many people as possible on a face to face basis. [Also V]
English dictionary. 2008.
