backbone network
AmE: /ˈbækˌboʊn ˈnɛtˌwɝːk/
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Definition of backbone network - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyTECH.central high-capacity network that links and carries traffic for smaller networksTECH.
  • The company upgraded its backbone network to support more video conferencing traffic.
  • All regional offices connect to headquarters through the same backbone network.
  • A failure in the backbone network disrupted internet service across three countries.
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Expressions with backbone

backbone of somethingn.
most important part of something
The volunteers are the backbone of the organization.
no backbonen.
lack of courage or strength to stand up for oneself
He has no backbone and never speaks up for himself.
the backbone of the organisationn.
most important part providing support and stability
The dedicated team is the backbone of the organisation.
the backbone of the organizationn.
most essential part of an organization
The IT department is the backbone of the organization.
form the backbonev.
be the most important part of something
Small businesses form the backbone of the economy.
grow a backbonev.
become more courageous or assertive
He needs to grow a backbone and stand up to his boss.

Expressions with network

old-boy networkn.
informal system where men from same schools help each other
He got the job through the old-boy network at his alma mater.
whisper networkn.
informal group sharing private information or gossip
The whisper network quickly spread the news about the layoffs.
old boys' networkn.
group of men with similar backgrounds who support each other
He got the job through the old boys' network of his university.
old girls' networkn.
system of support among women
She advanced in her career thanks to the old girls' network.
your network is your net worthexp.
means strong social contacts help gain opportunities
Remember, your network is your net worth for job hunting.
good old boy networkn.
exclusive group of men helping each other in business or politics
He got the job thanks to the good old boy network.
bus networkn.
system of bus routes in a city
The city's bus network is efficient and reliable.
social networkn.
platform for online communication and sharing
She posted her vacation photos on her favorite social network.
television networkn.
company that distributes TV programs
The television network aired the new series last night.
home networkn.
system connecting digital devices in a house to share internet and data
We set up a new home network for all our laptops and phones.

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  1. French:réseau dorsal, ...
  2. German:Backbone-Netz, ...
  3. Italian:rete dorsale, ...
  4. Spanish:red troncal, ...
  5. Portuguese:rede dorsal, ...
  6. Chinese:骨干网, ...
  7. Japanese:バックボーンネットワーク, ...
  8. Arabic:شَبَكة العَمود الفِقريّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:רֶשֶׁת עֲמוּד שִׁידְרָה, ...
  10. Russian:магистральная сеть, ...
  11. Ukrainian:магістральна мережа, ...
  12. Hindi:बैकबोन नेटवर्क, ...

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