network
[noun]
Synonyms: system, arrangement, complex, grid, labyrinth, lattice, maze, organization, structure, web

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I. net‧work¹ S3 W2 AC /ˈnetwɜːk $ -wɜːrk/ noun [countable]

1. a system of lines, tubes, wires, roads etc that cross each other and are connected to each other:
Hungary’s telephone network
a high-speed European rail network
network of
an elaborate network of canals
the network of blood vessels in the body

2. a group of radio or television stations, which broadcast many of the same programmes, but in different parts of the same country:
the four biggest TV networks
You’re listening to the American Armed Forces Network.

3. a set of computers that are connected to each other so that they can share information

4. a group of people, organizations etc that are connected or that work together
network of
It’s important to build up a network of professional contacts. ⇒ the old-boy network at old boy(2)

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II. network² AC verb

1. [intransitive and transitive] to connect several computers together so that they can share information

2. [intransitive] to meet and talk with people who have similar jobs to yours, especially because they may be useful for your work

3. [intransitive and transitive] to broadcast a radio or television programme on several different channels at the same time

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network
noun
ADJ. extensive, large, vast, wide, widespread | complex, elaborate, intricate | dense | strong a strong network of friends
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 They are establishing a network of pumps and pipelines to move the oil.
form The new rail services will form a network connecting the capital and major cities.
run They were unable to run the telephone network economically.
manage software to help you manage your network
PREP. across a/the ~ Users can access data across a network.
in a/the ~ Members are all linked together in a network.
on a/the ~ All computer users are connected on a network.
over a/the ~ The files are accessible over a network.
through a/the ~ Drinking water is brought to the village through a network of underground pipes.
via a/the ~ The newspapers are sent out via a national distribution network.
~ of a network of motorways
 ⇒ Note at ORGANIZATION

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