net
noun
uk
/net/ us
/net/ plural -tt-net noun (MATERIAL)
B1 [ C or U ]
- The goalkeeper made a valiant dive for the ballbut couldn't stop it going in the net.
- There are laws there to protect the mentally illbut now and then someone does slip through the net.
- The welfare state was set up to provide a safety net for the poor and needy.
- The police are tightening the net around the smugglers.
- You'll have to hit the ball quite high to get it over that net.
net noun (SPORT)
B1 [ C ]
net verb [T] (CATCH)
- Having deducted costs we still made a net gain of five thousand pounds.
- The net result of the changes will be increased fares and reduced services for most rail travellers.
- The fund must buy its shares back for their approximate net asset value.
- What are your net earnings?
- The country's net exports have decreased.