Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense networks, present participle networking, past tense, past participle networked
1. countable noun
A networkof 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. [+ of]
The uterus is supplied with a rich network of blood vessels and nerves. [+ of]
Synonyms: maze, warren, labyrinth More Synonyms of network
2. countable noun
A networkof people or institutions is a large number of them that have a connection with each other and work together as a system.
Distribution of the food is going ahead using a network of local volunteers. [+ of]
He is keen to point out the benefits which the family network can provide.
Synonyms: system, structure, complex, organization More Synonyms of network
3. See also old-boy network
4. countable noun [oft noun NOUN]
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.
...a computer network with 154 terminals. [+ with]
Huge sections of the rail network are out of action.
5. See also neural network
6. countable noun
A radio or television network is a company or group of companies that broadcasts radio or television programmesthroughout an area.
An American network says it has obtained the recordings.
...Fuji Television Network, a highly successful commercial station.
7. verb [usually passive]
When a television or radio programme is networked, it is broadcast at the same time by several different television companies.
Lumsdon would like to see his programme sold and networked. [beVERB-ed]
He had once had his own networked chat show. [VERB-ed]
8. verb
If you network, you try to meet new people who might be useful to you in your job.
[business]
In business, it is important to network with as many people as possible. [VERB + with]
[Also VERB]
More Synonyms of network
network in British English
(ˈnɛtˌwɜːk)
noun
1.
an interconnected group or system
a network of shops
2. Also: net
a system of intersecting lines, roads, veins, etc
3. another name for net1 (sense 1), netting
4. radio, television
a group of broadcasting stations that all transmit the same programme simultaneously
5. electronics
a system of interconnected components or circuits
6. computing
a system of interconnected computer systems, terminals, and other equipment allowing information to be exchanged
verb
7. (transitive) radio, television
to broadcast on stations throughout the country
the Scotland–England match was networked
8. computing
(of computers, terminals, etc) to connect or be connected
9. (intransitive)
to form business contacts through informal social meetings
network in American English
(ˈnɛtˌwɜrk)
noun
1.
any arrangement or fabric of parallel wires, threads, etc. crossed at regular intervals by others fastened to them so as to leave open spaces; netting; mesh
2.
a thing resembling this in some way
; specif.,
a.
a system of roads, canals, veins, etc. that connect with or cross one another
b.
a group, system, etc. of interconnected or cooperating individuals
3. Computing
a.
a system, as in a business or university, consisting of a computer, or computers,and connected terminals, printers, etc.; specif., a local area network
b.
a larger system encompassing interconnected computer systems, as from various businesses, universities, etc.
4. Radio and Television
a.
a chain of transmitting stations linked by cable, microwave relay, satellite, etc., usually sharing the same programs
b.
a company that produces programs to be broadcast over such a network
5.
the making of nets or netted fabric
adjective
6.
broadcast over the stations of a network
verb intransitive
7.
to develop contacts or exchange information with others, as to further a career
verb transitive
8.
to organize or integrate into a network
9. Radio and Television
to present on or broadcast over a network
Derived forms
networker (ˈnetˌworker)
noun
Word origin
net1 + work
network in Electrical Engineering
(nɛtwɜrk)
Word forms: (regular plural) networks
noun
(Electrical engineering: Electrical power)
A network is a system of transmission and distribution lines that are connected together and operated to allow multiple power supply to any of the main points on it.
The presence of various voltage and power levels causes problems in finding out thecurrents or voltages at different points in the network.
Inrush current is the temporary current observed in a network when electrical devices are energized, generally due to the magnetic circuits ofthe devices.
A network is a system of transmission and distribution lines that are connected together andoperated to allow multiple power supply to any of the main points on it.
COBUILD Collocations
network
access a network
branch network
broadband network
cable network
distribution network
electricity network
entire network
informal network
mobile network
motorway network
nationwide network
other network
scouting network
secure network
support network
terror network
terrorist network
transport network
Examples of 'network' in a sentence
network
It brings into question the role of social networks in business.
Computing (2010)
Network people are having to understand more about how the applications work.
Computing (2010)
The system scans the network for any connected desktops or laptops and installs a local client on those systems.
Computing (2010)
Strikes over the modernisation of the rail network are likely to spread to northern England.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
These could be attached to tall structures to form a network, enabling drones to stay airborne over long distances.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The meters are connected on a network that is not on the internet and the government said that reports of loopholes were based on misunderstanding.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
And because of this, the security architecture on which our defences are built must also take the form of networks.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The group of network administrators were also asked the question: "What keeps you up at night?
Computing (2010)
It also said it would expand its retail footprint and increase its radio access network to more than 18,000 sites from the current 16,000.
Computing (2010)
They also have many close friends and a large social network.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
We are in the social network and advertising business.
The Sun (2013)
The website lets users post their profiles and interests and form online networks.
The Sun (2006)
She was equal with the other people in the network.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The mobile phone networks in the country were impressive.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Without it we face a crisis in capacity on our rail network.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It was not much loved by the network that broadcast it.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Massive growth in phone and computer networks has made it harder to check who calls who.
The Sun (2008)
Its local radio network bore the brunt of the cuts.
The Sun (2014)
My computer had no problem detecting the network and connecting to it.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Leading high street banks have large branch networks and a strong base of depositors.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The group spreads its message through a secretive network of small groups.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
These are all key features of the advanced network business.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
People in the established services may already have their networks formed.
Christianity Today (2000)
Passengers are baffled by the huge range of different peak times across the rail network.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
They may not be very technologically capable so it is important that new home network systems are easy to use.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
In other languages
network
British English: network /ˈnɛtˌwɜːk/ NOUN
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.
The village has a rambling network of old streets.
American English: network
Arabic: شَبَكَةٌ
Brazilian Portuguese: rede de comunicação
Chinese: 网络
Croatian: mreža
Czech: síť systém
Danish: netværk
Dutch: netwerk
European Spanish: red comunicaciones
Finnish: verkosto
French: réseau
German: Netzwerk
Greek: δίκτυο
Italian: rete
Japanese: ネットワーク
Korean: 네트워크
Norwegian: nettverk
Polish: sieć komputerowa
European Portuguese: rede de comunicação
Romanian: rețea
Russian: сеть
Latin American Spanish: red
Swedish: nätverk
Thai: เครือข่าย
Turkish: ağ bilişim
Ukrainian: мережа
Vietnamese: mạng lưới
British English: network VERB
If you network, you try to meet new people who might be useful to you in your job.
In business, it is important to network with as many people as possible on a face to face basis.
American English: network
Brazilian Portuguese: fazer contatos
Chinese: 建立关系网
European Spanish: establecer una red de contactos
French: réseauter
German: netzwerken
Italian: farsi una rete di contatti
Japanese: ネットワークを作る
Korean: 인간관계를 형성하다
European Portuguese: criar contactos
Latin American Spanish: establecer una red de contactos