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Common collocations with network in American Collocation

network noun countable

US /ˈnetˌwɜrk/

relating to a particular area

global
international
local
national
nationwide
regional
worldwide

It sells a wide range of financial products direct to the public through its national network of branches.

large

extensive
large
wide

They are the country’s largest network of independent estate agents.

complex

complex

There is a complex network of subsidies and quotas, which supposedly protects farmers by guaranteeing prices.

social

social

Contact with children from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds enhances children’s capacity for developing wider social networks.

informal

informal

This is an informal network which meets in order to share ideas about the important issues of the day.

support

support

We have set up a learning and support network that is open to all students.

create a network

build
construct
create
develop
establish
set up

We have also established a network of distributors in over 20 countries, where customers can purchase our materials in local currency.

operate a network

manage
operate
run

The Forestry Bureau operates a network of hostels in forest areas that are more than a day’s journey from any city.

form a network

form

Officials of the ancient Egyptian bureaucracy were highly trained individuals who ran all the major state institutions and formed a network of highly motivated and powerful people.

join a network

join

You will be joining a network of like-minded individuals, all of whom are passionately committed to providing pre-school children with a positive introduction to sport.

use a network

use

Always keep your CV up to date and use your existing network of contacts, as well as developing new ones, to create opportunities for career development.

keep a network operating

maintain

The organization maintains a network of regional offices across the UK.

have a network

have

We have a network of experienced professionals who will guide you in choosing the right solution for you.

provide a network

provide

The agreements we have with universities in over 20 countries provide a network of educational opportunities to satisfy the most ambitious student.

support a network

support

An international fund was set up to support a global network of public research institutions.

make a network increase in size

expand

The Alumni Association is continuously expanding its network of contacts all over the world.

relating to a particular area

global
international
local
national
nationwide
regional
worldwide

Each of these airports will be linked to its region by regional high-speed train networks.

large

extensive
large
wide

An extensive network of canals waters the fertile fields.