Network ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Network ( noun )

1. A system of interconnected people or things.
2. A group of interconnected computers, machines, or devices that can communicate with each other.
3. A system of interconnected television or radio stations that broadcast a common program.
4. A group of people who have a common interest or purpose and who communicate and exchange information regularly.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french, from retenir "to retain". the original sense was "something that binds or entangles", later "a net", also "a system of interconnecting lines or channels" (late 16th century).

Examples:

1. The company has a wide network of suppliers.
2. The computer network is down.
3. He has a large network of friends and contacts.
4. The network broadcasts 24 hours a day.
5. The company's network of offices covers the entire country.

(As a verb)

Network ( verb )

1. A system of interconnected people or things.
2. A group of interconnected computers, machines, or devices that can communicate with each other.
3. A system of interconnected television or radio stations that broadcast a common program.
4. A group of people who have a common interest or purpose and who communicate and exchange information regularly.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french, from retenir "to retain". the original sense was "something that binds or entangles", later "a net", also "a system of interconnecting lines or channels" (late 16th century).

Examples:

1. The company has a wide network of suppliers.
2. The computer network is down.
3. He has a large network of friends and contacts.
4. The network broadcasts 24 hours a day.
5. The company's network of offices covers the entire country.