network
/'netwə:k/
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Definition
Noun:
- A system of interconnected electronic components or circuits: A structure where multiple electronic parts are linked to function together.
- A system of intersecting lines or channels: A pattern of lines, roads, or passages that cross and connect.
- An open fabric woven together at regular intervals: A material made of crisscrossed threads, strings, or wires with spaces in between.
- A broadcasting system: A group of linked radio or television stations that transmit the same programs.
- An interconnected system of things or people: A complex, interconnected group of entities, such as businesses, computers, or social contacts.
Verb:
- To communicate and interact within a group, especially to exchange information or develop professional contacts: The act of building and maintaining relationships for mutual benefit, often in a business context.
Examples
Noun:
- The computer network crashed, leaving the office without internet.
- A vast network of highways connects the major cities.
- She bought a decorative wire network to support the climbing plants.
- The show is broadcast on a major television network.
- He has a strong professional network of former colleagues and clients.
Verb:
- It's important to network at industry conferences to find new opportunities.
Advanced Usage
"To build a network": To intentionally create a group of contacts.
- She moved to the city to build a network in the finance industry.
"Network of support": A group of people who provide help and encouragement.
- During difficult times, her network of friends was invaluable.
Variants and Related Words
Networking (n): The action or process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts.
- Effective networking is a key skill for entrepreneurs.
Networked (adj): Connected as part of a network.
- All the offices are networked for shared file access.
Synonyms
- Noun: Web, grid, system, complex, interconnection.
- Verb: Connect, mingle, socialize (professionally), interact.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Network with: To interact with a specific group of people.
- You should try to network with other managers in your field.
Related Idioms
- "It's not what you know, it's who you know": This common saying highlights the importance of having a strong personal or professional network.
- He got the job through his uncle—it just goes to show, it's not what you know, it's who you know.
Noun
- (electronics) a system of interconnected electronic components or circuits
- a system of intersecting lines or channels
- a railroad network
- a network of canals
- an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
- (broadcasting) a communication system consisting of a group of broadcasting stations that all transmit the same programs
- the networks compete to broadcast important sports events
- an interconnected system of things or people
- he owned a network of shops
- retirement meant dropping out of a whole network of people who had been part of my life
- tangled in a web of cloth
Verb
- communicate with and within a group
- You have to network if you want to get a good job