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Common collocations with network in British Collocation

network noun countable

UK /ˈnetˌwɜː(r)k/

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.

for transport

bus
motorway
rail
railway
road
train
transport

The EU will be providing structural funds for improving our transport network.

for communication

broadband
mobile phone
mobile telephone
phone
telecommunications
telephone

Your computer is connected to the telephone network to access remote computers and online services.

create a network

build
construct
create
develop
establish

Over the next three years, the project aims to develop a network of paths and cycleways through these woodland areas.

operate a network

manage
operate
run

Until then, the coach network was managed by the National Bus Company, a state-owned business.

form a network

form

These fallen trees formed a network of bridges that we regularly crossed on our adventures.

keep a network operating

maintain

They maintain a network of footpaths, providing access to the gorge.

make a network increase in size

expand

The £33.5bn is part of a ten-year transport plan, which the committee believes is not enough to expand the network.