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Definition of virtual private network noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

virtual private network

noun
 
/ˌvɜːtʃuəl praɪvət ˈnetwɜːk/
 
/ˌvɜːrtʃuəl praɪvət ˈnetwɜːrk/
(abbreviation VPN)
(computing)
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  1. a system that uses code to securely access a computer in a different location via the internet
    • When working from home, you can securely access the office network using the company’s virtual private network.
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