network

Type: verb, noun

Definitions: (verb) If you network, you make or use social connections, usually for business purposes. (noun) A network is a group of connections between a number of points.

Examples: (verb) In some jobs, social networking is very important if you want to advance your career. (noun) You can connect to the Internet through a wireless local network system. (noun) We conduct much of our overseas banking business through a network of some 3,500 worldwide branches.

Synonyms: nouns: grid, structure, system. verbs: meet, associate.

Academic Word List Sublist and Group: 5 C