German word

vernetzen

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈnɛt͡sn̩/

Meaning

  • verbnetwork

Example

Die Firma vernetzt ihre Systeme.

The company networks its systems.

Illustration for vernetzen (network)

More examples

Auf Konferenzen vernetze ich mich oft mit Expertinnen.

At conferences, I often network with experts.

Core concept

Many independent nodes form a coordinated web in which each connection supports exchange and cooperation.

Common phrases

  • sich vernetzen mit Kollegen

    network with colleagues

  • Systeme vernetzen

    network systems

  • Plattformen vernetzen Nutzer miteinander

    network platforms users with one another

Similar words

verbinden: To join people or objects through a line or relationship for sharing information or power.
verknüpfen: To connect related information or items so they can be managed together.
netzwerken: To develop useful professional connections and relationships with other people.
anschließen: To connect equipment to electricity or a communications line so it works.

Definition in German

Systeme, Abteilungen oder Personen so verbinden, dass sie leichter zusammenarbeiten und Informationen teilen können

Word origin

Vernetzen combines the German word Netz 'net' with the verb-forming prefix ver- to express the creation of networked connections.

Usage tips

  • The reflexive sich vernetzen describes people or organizations connecting with one another, while transitive vernetzen takes the connected systems or people as its object.

Other meanings

  • connectverb
  • linkverb

Opposites

Related words

  • Vernetzungnetworkingnoun
  • vernetztnetworkedadjective
  • vernetzbarnetworkableadjective

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