networking
noun B2
Plain meaning
meeting people to build useful professional contacts
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss meeting people to build useful professional contacts in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe article discussed networking during the meeting.
examThe passage suggests that professional networking can shape long-term policy or social outcomes.
Common collocations
professional networkingnetworking eventbusiness networking
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “professional networking”.