networkfolder

noun

UK /ˈnɛtwɜːkˌfəʊldə/

US /ˈnɛtwɜːrkˌfoʊldər/

A network folder is a folder on a computer that you can open from other computers too.

I saved my homework in the network folder so my teacher could see it.

SYNONYMS

shared folder network share shared directory remote folder

RELATED WORDS

server file share drive permissions local area network

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A folder stored on a server that many people can use at the same time.

The team put all the project files in the network folder.

3. A shortcut on your computer that points to a folder on another machine.

Double-click the network folder to reach the office files.

4. A place on a company network where files are kept and managed.

Only staff can open the network folder with the payroll files.