network

An open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals.

(electronics) a system of interconnected electronic components or circuits.

An interconnected system of things or people.

“he owned a network of shops”

“retirement meant dropping out of a whole network of people who had been part of my life”

A system of intersecting lines or channels.

“a railroad network”

“a network of canals”

(broadcasting) a communication system consisting of a group of broadcasting stations that all transmit the same programs.

“the networks compete to broadcast important sports events”

Communicate with and within a group.

“You have to network if you want to get a good job”