virtual private network

virtual private network

English

Noun

virtual private network (plural virtual private networks)

1. (computing) A network set up for use by a limited number of individuals, such as employees of a company, operating over a large area. The network typically uses encryption to keep information secure.
   • 2018, Lily Kuo, The Guardian, 25 June:

     Most Chinese users watch HBO through virtual private networks, or VPNs.

Translations

type of network

Chinese: Mandarin: 虛擬專用網／虚拟专用网 (xūnǐ zhuānyòng wǎng) (Mainland China), 虛擬私人網路／虚拟私人网路 (xūnǐ sīrén wǎnglù) (Taiwan) Czech: virtuální privátní síť Esperanto: virtuala privata reto Estonian: virtuaalne privaatvõrk Finnish: virtuaalinen erillisverkko French: réseau privé virtuel (fr) Georgian: ვირტუალური კერძო ქსელი (virṭualuri ḳerʒo kseli), ვირტუალური პირადი ქსელი (virṭualuri ṗiradi kseli) Greek: εικονικό ιδιωτικό δίκτυο (el) n (eikonikó idiotikó díktyo) Haitian Creole: rezo prive vityèl Polish: wirtualna sieć prywatna Portuguese: rede privada virtual f Swedish: virtuellt privat nätverk (sv)

See also

• VPN