26984 words

host

22 definitions • 27 examples
1
someone who has guests:

Examples:

We thanked our hosts for a very enjoyable evening.
host family The local language school is advertising for host families (= families people stay with when they are visiting another country).
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Examples:

Our host for tonight's show is Jimmy Fallon.
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someone who sets up a meeting or call in which people can talk to each other over the internet using their computers:

Examples:

You have to wait for the host to let you join the meeting.
If a host needs someone else to start the meeting, they can assign an alternative host.
4
a place or organization that provides the space and other necessary things for a special event:

Examples:

play host to Japan is playing host to the next international conference.
host nation the host nation for the next World Cup
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a plant or animal that another plant or animal lives on as a parasite
6
a large number of something:

Examples:

There's a whole host of reasons why he didn't get the job.
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a company that hosts a website on the internet
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to provide the space and other things necessary for a special event:

Examples:

Which country is hosting the next Olympic Games?
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to be the host of a television or radio programme:

Examples:

to host a show/programme
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to set up and manage a meeting or call in which people can speak to each other over the internet using their computers:

Examples:

Do I need to download special software to host a meeting?
The person who hosted the call wanted to have another one two hours later.
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to provide the computer hardware and software that allows a website to exist on the internet:

Examples:

I've written my website, now I just need to find a company to host it.
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someone who gives a party or has guests:

Examples:

Lucy was a gracious host.
Vancouver played host to the conference (= the event happened there).
14
a person who introduces guests and performers on television or radio:

Examples:

a talk-show host
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a plant or animal that another plant or animal lives on as a parasite
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Examples:

They cared for wounded soldiers and performed a host of other duties.
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to be the host for guests or for a special event:

Examples:

Which country is hosting the next Olympics?
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Examples:

host to sth The prime minister will be playing host to the world's leaders over the next couple of weeks.
host for sth Her role is to encourage investment in the city and promote its use as a host for international events.
19

Examples:

When choosing a host, look for one that doesn’t charge extra for you to set up email addresses.
a web/internet host
20

Examples:

NBC hired him as the host of a late-night variety show.
a radio/talk show/TV host
21
to organize and provide buildings, services, etc. for an event:

Examples:

host a conference/a meeting/an event The organization will host a conference about how to cut corporate crime.
He used to host a regular quarterly meeting with executives.
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Examples:

The server hosts a web service that authenticates user access requests.

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