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network

/ˈnɛt.wɝk/noun, verb2 syllables

Network means: an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals.

Synonyms for network6

noun, as in an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals

net, mesh, meshing, meshwork

noun, as in an interconnected system of things or people

web

noun, as in (electronics) a system of interconnected electronic components or circuits

electronic network

What does network mean?6

noun

1

an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals

2

an interconnected system of things or people“he owned a network of shops”

3

(electronics) a system of interconnected electronic components or circuits

4

(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”

5

a system of intersecting lines or channels“a railroad network”

verb

1

communicate with and within a group“You have to network if you want to get a good job”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Network in a sentence

  • The subscriber's device is turned off, or is outside the network coverage area.AlanF_US
  • This computer network is, as it were, the nervous system of the company.Jesse
  • For the past seven days, our entire computer network has been down.bekindtoall
  • Social networks enable men to revive their instinct of pack hunters, like hyena.sacredceltic
  • Iran blocked virtual private networks, which give complete internet access to users.frpzzd
  • We must not let them infiltrate our network.mailohilohi
  • A massive flood paralyzed the local transportation network.CM
  • The massive flood paralyzed the local transportation network.unknown

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of network

as a noun

plural
networks

as a verb

past tense
networked
present participle
networking
third-person singular
networks
past participle
networked