Sekirov Dictionary

host

UK /həʊst/US /hoʊst/

noun 12
verb 3
forms 3
phrases 1

noun12

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a person who welcomes guests and takes care of them, at home, in business or at official events
- A good host is always considerate of the guest’s needs.
A paid male companion offering conversation and in some cases sex, as in certain types of bar in Japan.
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A multitude of people arrayed as an army; used also in religious senses, as: Heavenly host (of angels)
- Why, Plugson, even thy own host is all in mutiny: Cotton is conquered; but the ‘bare backs’ — are worse covered than ever! — 1843
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A large number of items; a large inventory.
- The dealer stocks a host of parts for my Model A.
- There are a host of reasons for this decision.
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A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance.
- The host was terrible, but the acts themselves were good.
One that provides a facility for an event.
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A person or organization responsible for running an event.
- Our company is host of the annual conference this year.
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A cell or organism which harbors another organism or biological entity, usually a parasite.
- Viruses depend on the host that they infect in order to be able to reproduce.
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An organism bearing certain genetic material, with respect to its cells.
- The so-called junk DNA is known, so far, to provide no apparent benefit to its host.
(Internet) Any computer attached to a network.
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The consecrated bread of the Eucharist.
- Do you pray to the Holy Ghost when you suck your host? / Do you read who's dead in the Irish Post? — 1978
The primary member of a system, typically the member who fronts most often.

verb3

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To perform the role of a host.
- Our company will host the annual conference this year.
- I was terrible at hosting that show.
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(Internet) To run software made available to a remote user or process.
- Kremvax hosts a variety of services.
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(no longer used) To lodge at an inn.
- Where you shall host. — 1604

forms

hosted · hosting · hosts

Phrases with host

reckon without one's host
To calculate one's bill without checking with the host or landlord; hence, to come to false conclusions, to miscalculate.

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