network

net|work¹ W3 [ˈnetwə:k US -wə:rk] n

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

network ²

network² v

1.) [I and T]

to connect several computers together so that they can share information

2.) [I]

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

3.) [I and T]

to broadcast a radio or television programme on several different ↑channels at the same time