VPN

American  

Computers.

1. virtual private network: a system or technology that uses a public network, usually the internet, to transmit encrypted data between a private network and a remote authorized user.

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VPN British  

abbreviation

1. virtual private network: a network that uses the internet to transfer information using secure methods

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Etymology

Origin of VPN

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

Steps include stating in its terms of use that VPN access is barred and using the GeoGuard service to block unauthorised users with IP addresses located outside the UK, the BBC said.

From BBC

If the connection cuts out while he is using the VPN, he adds, the data he has bought is gone and cannot be refunded.

From BBC

Zahra lives in Europe and is anxiously staying in touch with her brother in Iran, who uses a VPN to access Telegram.

From BBC

"I'm grateful to the government for enabling 88 percent of Albanians to learn what a VPN is and how it works. Every cloud has a silver lining," she added.

From Barron's

"A single VPN app was enough. The process is very simple and accessible to everyone," he said.

From Barron's