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Definition net in American English

net verb

[transitive] verb
/net/
1

to catch a fish or other animal in a net

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2

to manage to get or do something, usually by using clever methods

Example

He hopes to net some new clients on the golf course this weekend.

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3

to earn a particular amount of money after taxes or other costs have been removed

Example

The company netted over $5 million last year.

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4

in sport, to hit or throw a ball into a net

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Definition net in American English