(networks, networking, networked)
Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English.
1.
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.
...Strasbourg, with its rambling network of medieval streets...
The uterus is supplied with a rich network of blood vessels and nerves.
N-COUNT: usu N of n
2.
A network of 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 church people and other volunteers...
He is keen to point out the benefits which the family network can provide.
N-COUNT: usu supp N, N of n
3.
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...
Huge sections of the rail network are out of action.
N-COUNT: oft n N
4.
A radio or television network is a company or group of companies that broadcasts radio or television programmes throughout an area.
An American network says it has obtained the recordings.
N-COUNT: usu supp N
5.
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...
He had once had his own networked chat show.
VERB: usu passive, be V-ed, V-ed
6.
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 on a face to face basis.
VERB: V with n, also V