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network
Noun
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A network is a group of connections between a number of points.
Electronic systems control the busiest parts of the rail network.
This is the first national TV network that is 100% sports.
We conduct much of our overseas banking business through a network of some 3,500 worldwide branches.
You can connect to the Internet through a wireless local network system.
I don't have a good social network in my new job.
network
Verb
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If you network, you make or use social connections, usually for business purposes.
I spent most of my time at the conferences networking with other sales people.
buy
Verb
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If you buy something, you give money and the thing becomes yours.
Could you buy some milk at the store?
We sold the house and bought a small apartment near Lincoln Center.
I stood in line all night to buy tickets for the show.
My kids don't want to wear the clothes I buy for them.
I can't afford to buy a new house.
In 1960, Willard bought the business from his father.
He bought the guitar for $150 on the internet.
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If money buys something, it is enough money to pay for it.
$10 doesn't even buy a case of beer.
$100 buys a nice dinner or a hotel for the night.
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If you buy (somebody) time, you stop something from happening soon so that you have time to prepare for it.
She went to the washroom to buy time. She didn't want to answer before Kate arrived.
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If you buy an idea, you believe it.
Your mother won't buy the story about getting lost.
I can buy that your way works, but other ways might work too.
buy
Noun
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A buy is something that someone has bought, usually for a cheap price.
This dress was a good buy. It was on sale.