network

Universal Words noun, verb noun 1 a complicated system of roads, lines, tubes, nerves, etc. that cross each other and are connected to each other: a rail / road / canal network * a network of veins 2 a closely connected group of people, companies, etc. that exchange information, etc: a communications / distribution network * a network of friends 3 (computing) a number of computers and other devices that are connected together so that equipment and information can be shared: The office network allows users to share files and software, and to use a central printer. seealsoLAN, WAN 4 a group of radio or television stations in different places that are connected and that broadcast the same programmes at the same time: the four big US television networks IDIOMS see OLDBOY verb 1 [VN] (computing) to connect a number of computers and other devices together so that equipment and information can be shared: networked computer systems 2 [VN] to broadcast a television or radio programme on stations in several different areas at the same time: nationally networked TV 3 [V] to try to meet and talk to people who may be useful to you in your work: Conferences are a good place to network.