Net"work` (?), n. 1. A fabric of threads, cords, or wires crossing each other at certain intervals, and knotted or secured at the crossings, thus leaving spaces or meshes between them.

2. Any system of lines or channels interlacing or crossing like the fabric of a net; as, a network of veins; a network of railroads.

• To interact socially for the purpose of getting connections or personal advancement
       Many people find it worthwhile to network for jobs and information.
  
• To connect two or more computers or other computerized devices
       If we network his machine to the server, he will be able to see all the files.
  
• To interconnect a group or system
  
• Any interconnected group or system
       A network of roads crisscrossed the country.
  
• A directory of people maintained for their advancement
       To get a job in today's economy, it is important to have a strong network.
  
• Multiple computers and other devices connected together to share information
       The copy machine is connected to the network so it can now serve as a printer.