network

I UK [ˈnetˌwɜː(r)k] / US [ˈnetˌwɜrk] noun [countable]
Word forms "network":
singular network plural networks
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1) computing a set of computers that are connected to each other so that each computer can send and receive information to and from the other computers

All staff have access to a computer network.

They have an information network linked to more than 16,000 libraries.

2) a system of lines or similar things such as roads or wires that are connected to each other

The motorway network links all the major cities.

a mobile phone network

network of:

a network of canals

3) a group of people, organizations, or places that are connected or that work together

network of:

The university is developing a network of contacts with all its graduates.

network of:

We have a nationwide network of financial advisors.

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Collocations:
Adjectives frequently used with network
▪  extensive, global, international, national, nationwide, wide, worldwide Verbs frequently used with network as the object ▪  build, construct, create, develop, establish, expand, form

4) a group of companies that broadcast the same television or radio programmes throughout a large area, or a company that produces or sells the rights to such broadcasts

The president's speech was broadcast on network television.

II UK [ˈnetwɜː(r)k] / US [ˈnetˌwɜrk] verb
Word forms "network":
present tense I/you/we/they network he/she/it networks present participle networking past tense networked past participle networked
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1) [intransitive] to meet and talk to people in order to receive or give information, especially about business opportunities

You've always got to network and make new contacts.

2) [intransitive/transitive] computing to connect computers together so that each computer can send and receive information to and from the other computers

3) [transitive] if a television or radio programme is networked, it is broadcast by all the companies in a network at the same time