LAN

n. Stands for Local Area Network. A system that connects computers in a small area like a home or office so they can share files.

n. Abbreviation for Local Area Network. A data communication system that connects multiple devices within a limited geographical area, such as a residence, school, or office building.

“The office LAN was down for two hours, so nobody could access the shared printer.”

“The network administrator recommended upgrading the LAN to support higher data transfer rates between the local servers and the workstations.”

Technical

n. An event where people bring their own computers to one place to play video games together on a local network.

n. A social gathering or tournament where participants bring their own hardware to play multiplayer games over a local area network.

“He spent the whole weekend at a LAN with his friends playing strategy games.”

“Before high-speed internet became universal, the local LAN was the primary way for competitive gamers to play with minimal latency.”

Informal · Slang