Topic: TECHNOLOGY
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| Language: | Old English |
| Origin: | nett |
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net1 W3
1TDTD the system that allows millions of computer users around the world to exchange information [= the web]: 
Bruce spends most evenings surfing the Net (=looking at information in different places on the Internet).
internet
the Net
also the netBruce spends most evenings surfing the Net (=looking at information in different places on the Internet).2 something used for catching fish, insects, or animals which is made of threads or wires woven across each other with regular spaces between them : a butterfly net
for fishing/catching things
[countable]DTa butterfly net3
for sports
[countable]a) DS the thing that players must hit the ball over in games such as tennis
b) DS the thing behind the posts that players try to kick or hit the ball into in games such as football or hockey [↪ goal]:
4 something used for keeping things out, for example insects or birds, which is made of threads woven across each other with regular spaces between them :
for keeping things out
[countable]5 very thin material made from fine threads woven together, with small spaces between :
material
[uncountable]6 if criminals slip through the net, they avoid attempts by the police etc to catch them
slip through the net
7 if someone or something falls or slips through the net, a system which was designed to help or check them has not succeeded in doing this : In a class of 30 children it is easy for some to slip through the net and learn nothing.
fall/slip through the net
In a class of 30 children it is easy for some to slip through the net and learn nothing.8 to consider or try as many things as possible in order to find what you want : Record companies are casting their nets wide in search of new talent.
cast/spread your net wide
Record companies are casting their nets wide in search of new talent.