NETWORK


Meaning of NETWORK in English

/ ˈnetwɜːk; NAmE -wɜːrk/ noun , verb

■ noun

1.

a complicated system of roads, lines, tubes, nerves, etc. that cross each other and are connected to each other :

a rail / road / canal network

a network of veins

2.

a closely connected group of people, companies, etc. that exchange information, etc. :

a communications / distribution network

a network of friends

3.

( computing ) a number of computers and other devices that are connected together so that equipment and information can be shared :

The office network allows users to share files and software, and to use a central printer.

—see also LAN , WAN

4.

a group of radio or television stations in different places that are connected and that broadcast the same programmes at the same time :

the four big US television networks

IDIOMS

see old boy

■ verb

1.

[ vn ] ( computing ) to connect a number of computers and other devices together so that equipment and information can be shared

2.

[ vn ] to broadcast a television or radio programme on stations in several different areas at the same time

3.

[ v ] to try to meet and talk to people who may be useful to you in your work :

Conferences are a good place to network.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.