Collocations with internet

internet _noun

ADJECTIVES

wireless, broadband
・They installed a router to access wireless internet throughout their house.

high-speed
・High-speed internet is essential for streaming videos.

mobile
・She used mobile internet to navigate unfamiliar streets during her trip.

VERBS

use
・We use the internet to stay in touch with friends and family.

access, connect to, be
・You can access the internet from your smartphone.

go on, link to
・Every morning, she goes on the internet to read the latest news.

surf, browse
・She spends hours browsing the internet every day.

search, explore, trawl, scour
・Before making a purchase, it's wise to search the internet for reviews

regulate, censor, police
・New laws are being proposed to regulate the internet and protect user privacy.

NOUNS

connection
・The internet connection was down for several hours.

access, usage, use
・Many remote areas still lack reliable internet access.

site, website • domain
・He found useful information on an internet site about travel tips.

address, link • protocol
・Every device connected to the internet has a unique internet protocol address.

customer, user • traffic
・The number of internet users worldwide is constantly increasing.
・Internet traffic increases significantly during major events.

browser, search engine
・Chrome is a popular internet browser.

(service) provider
・We switched to a new internet service provider for better coverage.

speed
・We upgraded our plan to get faster internet speed.

outage
・The storm caused an internet outage in the entire neighbourhood.

cafe • magazine
・She checked her email at an internet café while traveling.

forum, bulletin board, chat room • portal
・He joined an internet forum to discuss his favorite hobby.

auction, broadcast
・He placed a bid in the internet auction for a rare antique.

brand, group • services
・Their company is a recognized internet brand known for quality and innovation.

arm, division, operation, subsidiary
・The traditional retail company decided to launch an internet arm to reach more customers online.

entrepreneur • analyst, expert
・As an experienced internet analyst, he predicted the rise of several key tech companies.

banking, betting, dating, shopping
・Internet banking allows you to manage your finances online.

business, company, firm, start-up, venture, bank, bookmaker, retailer
・The internet startup received funding from several investors.

industry, sector • economy
・Cybersecurity is one of the biggest challenges in the internet industry today.

fraud, scam
・Be cautious of internet scams that ask for personal information.

security, surveillance
・Internet security is crucial to protect your personal information.
・Internet surveillance can help prevent cybercrimes.

content • censorship • slang
・Some countries have strict internet censorship policies.
・The platform monitors internet content for inappropriate material.

file • image • meme
・That internet meme went viral in just a few hours.

software • technology
・The new internet software improves browsing speed and security.

boom, revolution • age
・The internet boom in the late 1990s led to the rise of many tech companies.

research
・She conducted extensive internet research for her project.

addiction, dependency
・Internet addiction can have negative effects on your mental health.

PREPOSITIONS

on
・Many people prefer shopping on the internet for its convenience and variety.

via
・She prefers to order groceries via the internet for home delivery.

over
・During the pandemic, many educators began to teach classes over the internet.

PHRASES

internet-based
・The company offers internet-based solutions for remote work.

download sth from the internet
・She downloaded several movies from the internet for the long flight.