noun / verb
network
A connected system of people or things, or to build such connections.
A network of volunteers delivers meals to seniors in our town.
Etymology
A network was a structure made like a net, with intersecting strands. The physical pattern became a model for connected routes, devices, organizations, or people.
More examples
- A network of trails connects the park's lakes.
- The office computers share files over a secure network.
- She networks with other designers at local events.
Forms
network · networks · networked · networking
networker noun — Someone who builds and maintains professional connections.