What does “network” mean?
- 1
nouna system of connected lines, roads, computers or people
The city has a good bus network.
- 2
nouna company that broadcasts TV or radio programs
The show moved to a different network.
- 3
verbto meet people who may help you in your work
Conferences are a great place to network.
Network at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun & verb
- CEFR level
- B1 (intermediate)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈnɛtˌwɝk/ · NET-wurk
Common phrases with “network”
- social network
- computer network
- rail network
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Word family
- networking
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