net·work
ˈnetˌwərk/Submit
verb
gerund or present participle: networking
connect as or operate with a network.
"the stock exchanges have proven to be resourceful in networking these deals"
link (machines, especially computers) to operate interactively.
"networked workstations"
interact with other people to exchange information and develop contacts, especially to further one's career.
"the skills of networking, bargaining, and negotiation"