Host (Unix) definition

(1) An animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association

(2) (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network

(3) A technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion

(4) A vast multitude

(5) Archaic terms for army

(6) Any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event

"Atlanta was chosen to be host for the Olympic Games"

(7) The owner or manager of an inn

(8) A person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

(9) (medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor

(10) A person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)

(11) Be the host of or for

"We hosted 4 couples last night"