network vs work the room

network

verb
  • To interact socially for the purpose of getting connections or personal advancement. 

  • To broadcast across an entire network of stations and affiliates at the same time. 

  • To connect two or more computers or other computerized devices. 

  • To interconnect a group or system. 

noun
  • Any interconnected group or system 

  • A group of affiliated television stations that broadcast common programs from a parent company. 

  • Multiple computers and other devices connected together to share information 

  • A fabric or structure of fibrous elements attached to each other at regular intervals. 

  • A directory of people maintained for their advancement 

work the room

verb
  • To interact enthusiastically with the attendees at an event, by moving among them, greeting them, and engaging them in conversation. 

  • To interact with one's audience, taking cues from its reactions and adapting one's performance or words to elicit the audience's attention and enthusiasm. 

How often have the words network and work the room occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )