network

noun
UK: /ˈnetwɜːk/
US: /ˈnetwɜːrk/

  1. A group of connected computers or devices that can share information.

    1. Our office has a computer network for sharing files. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's global network allows employees to collaborate from different countries. [ ] [ ]

  2. A system of roads, lines, wires, or connections that are connected to each other.

    1. The city has a network of bus routes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The railway network connects all major cities in the country efficiently. [ ] [ ]

  3. A group of people who know each other and can be helpful to each other, especially in business.

    1. I have a network of friends in the industry. [ ] [ ]
    2. Attending conferences helps you expand your professional network significantly. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

system grid connection web chain group
network verb

  1. To connect computers or devices together in order to share information.

    1. We need to network the computers in the office. [ ] [ ]
    2. The IT department is responsible for networking all new devices to the system. [ ] [ ]

  2. To meet and talk to people in order to exchange information and help each other, especially in business.

    1. I try to network at industry events. [ ] [ ]
    2. Networking at conferences can lead to valuable business opportunities. [ ] [ ]
network adjective

  1. Relating to or involving a network.

    1. The network drive is unavailable now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Network security is a major concern for companies these days, actually. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "network" in English means: A group of connected computers or devices that can share information., A system of roads, lines, wires, or connections that are connected to each other., A group of people who know each other and can be helpful to each other, especially in business..

The phonetic transcription of "network" is /ˈnetwɜːk/ in British English and /ˈnetwɜːrk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "network": system, grid, connection, web, chain, group.

Example usage of "network": "Our office has a computer network for sharing files.". More examples on the page.