- network
- net|work1 W3 [ˈnetwə:k US -wə:rk] n1.) 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 networknetwork of▪ an elaborate network of canals▪ the network of blood vessels in the body2.) 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 information4.) a group of people, organizations etc that are connected or that work togethernetwork of▪ It's important to build up a network of professional contacts.network 2network2 v1.) [I and T]to connect several computers together so that they can share information2.) [I]to meet and talk with people who have similar jobs to yours, especially because they may be useful for your work3.) [I and T]to broadcast a radio or television programme on several different ↑channels at the same time
Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.