network

noun countable

UK /ˈnetˌwɜː(r)k/

Word Forms

singular	network
plural	networks

1
computinga set of computers that are connected to each other so that each computer can send and receive information to and from the other computers
All staff have access to a computer network.
They have an information network linked to more than 16,000 libraries.
Synonyms and related words
Computer networking systems
account name
BYOD
carrier hotel
2
a system of lines or similar things such as roads or wires that are connected to each other
The motorway network links all the major cities.
a mobile phone network
network of:
a network of canals
Synonyms and related words
Patterns and arrangements
arabesque
argyle
arrangement
3
a group of people, organizations, or places that are connected or that work together
network of:
The university is developing a network of contacts with all its graduates.
network of:
We have a nationwide network of financial advisors.
Synonyms and related words
Groups of people who work together
army
board
body
Collocates
Adjectives frequently used with network
▪ extensive, global, international, national, nationwide, wide, worldwide
Verbs frequently used with network as the object
▪ build, construct, create, develop, establish, expand, form
4
a group of companies that broadcast the same television or radio programmes throughout a large area, or a company that produces or sells the rights to such broadcasts
The president’s speech was broadcast on network television.
Synonyms and related words
Television and radio channels and organizations
ABC
Auntie
the BBC

network

noun countable

US /ˈnetˌwɜrk/

Word Forms

singular	network
plural	networks

1
a group of companies that broadcast the same television or radio programs throughout a large area, or a company that produces or sells the rights to such broadcasts
The president’s speech was broadcast on network television.
The Fox cable network competes with the traditional television networks such as NBC and CBS.
Synonyms and related words
Television and radio channels and organizations
ABC
the BBC
Broadcasting House
2
a group of people, organizations, or places that are connected or that work together
network of:
The university is developing a network of contacts with all its graduates.
network of:
We have a nationwide network of financial advisers.
Synonyms and related words
Groups of people who work together
army
board
body
Collocates
Adjectives frequently used with network
▪ extensive, global, international, national, nationwide, wide, worldwide
Verbs frequently used with network as the object
▪ build, construct, create, develop, establish, expand, form
3
computinga set of computers that are connected to each other so that each computer can send and receive information to and from the other computers
All office workers have access to a computer network.
They have an information network linked to more than 16,000 libraries.
Synonyms and related words
Computer networking systems
account name
BYOD
client-server
4
a system of lines or similar things such as roads or wires that are connected to each other
The interstate network links all the major cities.
a cellular phone network
network of:
a network of canals
Synonyms and related words
Patterns and arrangements
arabesque
argyle
arrangement

network

verb

UK /ˈnetwɜː(r)k/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	network
he/she/it	networks
present participle	networking
past tense	networked
past participle	networked

1
intransitive to meet and talk to people in order to receive or give information, especially about business opportunities
You’ve always got to network and make new contacts.
Synonyms and related words
To meet, or to introduce people
introduce
meet
come across
Synonyms and related words
To do business and relating to doing business
account
after hours
asset
2
intransitive/transitive computingto connect computers together so that each computer can send and receive information to and from the other computers
Synonyms and related words
To use or program a computer
access
archive
back up
3
transitive if a television or radio programme is networked, it is broadcast by all the companies in a network at the same time
Synonyms and related words
To broadcast or be broadcast on television or radio
broadcast
report
give out

network

verb

US /ˈnetˌwɜrk/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	network
he/she/it	networks
present participle	networking
past tense	networked
past participle	networked

1
intransitive/transitive computingto connect computers together so that each computer can send and receive information to and from the other computers
Synonyms and related words
To use or program a computer
access
archive
author
2
intransitive to meet and talk to people in order to receive or give information, especially about business opportunities
You’ve always got to network and make new contacts.
Synonyms and related words
To meet, or to introduce people
introduce
meet
come across
Synonyms and related words
To do business and relating to doing business
account
after hours
asset
3
transitive if a television or radio program is networked, it is broadcast by all the companies in a network at the same time
Synonyms and related words
To broadcast or be broadcast on television or radio
broadcast
report
screen

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