B2nounenvironmenttechnology
US/ɡrɪd/
UK/ɡrɪd/
the network of wires and cables that carries electricity across a country or region
In context
Solar farms send extra electricity to the national grid.
A storm damaged the grid and left thousands of homes without power.
Many remote villages are not connected to the grid.
Words that go with grid
adjective + noun
- national gridThe national grid struggled to meet demand during the heatwave.
- smart gridA smart grid uses sensors to match supply with demand.
- off the gridThey live off the grid in a cabin with solar panels.
noun + noun
- power gridA cyber attack shut down part of the power grid.
verb + preposition
- connect to the gridHomes with solar panels can connect to the grid.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
connect with the gridCorrect: connect to the grid
Incorrect:
electricity netCorrect: power grid