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LAN

[/læn/]
nounpl: LANs
rede local
1. Local Area Network; a computer network that connects devices within a limited geographical area such as a home, office, or building
The office LAN allows all employees to share files and printers.
A rede local do escritório permite que todos os funcionários compartilhem arquivos e impressoras.
2. A network system used for gaming or competitive play among multiple computers in close proximity
We organized a LAN party for the gaming tournament.
Organizamos uma festa de rede local para o torneio de jogos.
Synonyms
local networkintranet
Antonyms
WAN (Wide Area Network)internet

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rede local
Most common term used in Brazil
Portugal
rede local
Standard term in Portugal; also sometimes called 'LAN' directly

Related Idioms & Phrases

LAN party
LAN gaming
LAN connection
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