Networking Terms

noun a thick rope of wire or non-metallic fiber, typically used for construction, mooring ships, and towing vehicles

verb to transmit or send signals or messages using a cable

• The cable connecting the computer to the printer is not working properly.
• Can you pass me the cable so I can charge my phone?
• I need to get a new cable for my headphones, this one is busted.
• The strong friendship between them acted as a cable, keeping them connected through thick and thin.

verb to join or link together

• The new bridge will serve as a vital connecting link between the two cities.
• I enjoy connecting with old friends on social media.
• Let's connect later to discuss the project further.
• The author did a great job of connecting the themes throughout the novel.

noun a person who withdraws from a group or activity

verb to withdraw or stop participating in a group or activity

• Many students choose to drop out of college due to financial constraints.
• I heard Sarah decided to drop out of school and pursue a career in music.
• I can't believe he just dropped out of the program without telling anyone.
• When the pressure became too much, she felt like she had to drop out of the race.

verb To socialize or mingle with others, especially those of a higher social status

• It is not appropriate for a public official to hobnob with lobbyists.
• She loves to hobnob with celebrities at fancy parties.
• I saw him hobnobbing with the cool kids at school.
• In order to succeed in business, you have to be willing to hobnob with the right people.

noun The word 'man' is a noun, referring to a male human being.

adjective The term 'man-about-town' describes the type of man being referred to.

preposition The hyphens in 'man-about-town' indicate that it is a compound noun made up of multiple words.

• The man-about-town was seen attending various social events and charity functions.
• Everyone knows Jack is the ultimate man-about-town in our group.
• That guy thinks he's a real man-about-town, always showing off his expensive clothes.
• In the world of finance, he was considered a man-about-town, with his ability to navigate complex deals effortlessly.

noun the act of mixing or blending together

verb gerund form of the verb 'mingle', which means to mix or blend together

• The guests were mingling and exchanging pleasantries at the networking event.
• I saw you mingling with the crowd at the party last night.
• She's always mingling with the cool kids at school.
• The flavors were mingling together perfectly in the dish.

noun a refusal or veto

verb to veto or reject something

• The proposal to increase funding was ultimately nixed by the board of directors.
• I tried to convince them to go to the beach, but they nixed the idea.
• I was planning on going out tonight, but my parents totally nixed that.
• She decided to nix any negative thoughts and focus on the positive instead.

adjective describing someone who is friendly, sociable, and enjoys being around other people

• The outgoing president gave a farewell speech at the ceremony.
• She's always the most outgoing person at the party.
• He's such an outgoing dude, always up for a good time.
• The outgoing tide carried the boat gently out to sea.

noun a person who engages in the practice of trying to improve their social status

• Social climbing is often seen as a negative trait in high society circles.
• She's always trying to climb the social ladder by befriending wealthy people.
• She's such a social climber, always trying to hang out with the cool kids.
• In the corporate world, social climbing can be compared to trying to reach the top of a never-ending ladder.

noun SFF stands for Science Fiction and Fantasy, which are genres of speculative fiction that often involve futuristic or fantastical elements.

• The conference will feature various discussions on the latest trends in SFF literature.
• I love reading SFF books in my free time.
• SFF movies are my jam!
• Her imagination soared to new heights as she delved into the world of SFF.

noun a fishing net or a fabric with an open mesh pattern

adjective describing a person or thing that is neat or tidy in appearance

• The netty fabric used in the dress gives it a delicate and intricate texture.
• I love how soft and cozy this netty blanket feels.
• Check out the new netty kicks I got, they're so stylish!
• The intricate web of lies he spun was as complex as a netty.

noun a made-up or nonsensical word, not a recognized part of speech in English language

• The babylag in the software caused a delay in the project timeline.
• I think there's a babylag in my phone, it's been running slow lately.
• I hate dealing with babylags, they always mess up my computer.
• The lack of communication between departments created a babylag in the decision-making process.

verb to bind again; to attach new covers or bindings to a book or document

• The bookbinder was able to rebind the ancient manuscript to preserve it for future generations.
• I had to rebind my favorite novel because the pages were falling out.
• I'm going to rebind my sneakers with some cool new laces.
• After a difficult breakup, she needed time to rebind her heart and move on.

noun The act or process of creating a virtual version of something, such as a virtual machine or virtual network.

• Virtualization technology allows multiple operating systems to run on a single physical server.
• With virtualization, you can create multiple virtual machines on your computer.
• Virtualization is like having a bunch of computers inside your computer.
• The concept of virtualization is akin to creating a parallel universe within your existing system.

noun a secondary or covert communication channel used in diplomacy or negotiation

adjective relating to or characteristic of indirect communication or negotiation

• The diplomats used a back channel to communicate confidential information.
• Let's use the back channel to discuss this without others knowing.
• I'll hit you up on the back channel to talk about it.
• The back channel of communication between the two rival gangs helped prevent a violent confrontation.

noun the time it takes to locate and retrieve a specific piece of information

• The access time of the database is crucial for efficient data retrieval.
• The access time for that website is really slow, it takes forever to load.
• I hate the access time on this app, it's so laggy.
• In life, sometimes we have to wait for the right access time to achieve our goals.

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or a state of being; in this case, 'acquainting' is a verb that means to make someone aware of or familiar with something

• The professor spent the first class session acquainting the students with the course syllabus.
• I'm still acquainting myself with the new neighborhood and getting to know my neighbors.
• I'm just acquainting myself with the new video game before I start playing competitively.
• She is slowly acquainting herself with the idea of moving to a new city for work.

noun a proper noun representing a name of a person, place, or thing

• The addra system is a traditional form of governance in some Ghanaian communities.
• I heard the addra chief is hosting a big event next week.
• Let's go hang out at the addra's place tonight.
• The addra of the group is always the one to make the final decision.