network

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a large system consisting of many similar parts that are connected together to allow movement or communication between or along the parts, or between the parts and a control centre
(COMPUTERS) to connect computers together so that they can share information
(MEET PEOPLE) to meet people who might be useful to know, especially in your job

A radio or television network is a company or group of companies that broadcast radio or television programmes throughout an area.
A network of people or institutions is a large number of them that have a connection with each other and work together as a system.
A particular network is a system of things which are connected and which operate together. For example, a computer network consists of a number of computers that are part of the same system.
A network of lines, roads, veins, or other long thin things is a large number of them which cross each other or meet at many points.
If you network, you try to meet new people who might be useful to you in your job.