Host (network)
WordNet
noun
(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)
verb
(11) Be the host of or for
"We hosted 4 couples last night"
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Etymology 1
From from Middle , accusative of , probably contr. of orig. } < + . Used in English since 13th Century.
Noun
- A person who allows a guest, particularly into the host’s home.
- A good host is always considerate of the guest’s needs.
- A person or organization responsible for running an event.
- Our company is host of the annual conference this year.
- A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance.
- The host was terrible, but the acts themselves were good.
- Any computer attached to a network.
- A computer or software component that provides services.
- This machine is the host of the name server.
- 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
- An organism bearing certain genetic material.
- The so-called junk DNA provides no benefit to its host.
Related terms
Verb
- To perform the role of a host.
- Our company will host the annual conference this year.
- I was terrible at hosting that show.
- I’ll be hosting tonight. I hope I’m not terrible.
- Kremvax hosts a variety of services.
- To run software made available to a remote user or process.
- 1987 May 7, Selden E. Ball, Jr., Re: Ethernet Terminal Concentrators, comp.protocols.tcp-ip, Usenet
- CMU/TEK TCP/IP software uses an excessive amount of cpu resources for terminal support both outbound, when accessing another system, and inbound, when the local system is hosting a session.
- 1987 May 7, Selden E. Ball, Jr., Re: Ethernet Terminal Concentrators, comp.protocols.tcp-ip, Usenet
Etymology 2
From , from Middle (as opposed to ), cognate with etymology 1.
Noun
- A multitude of people arrayed as an army; used also in religious senses, as: Heavenly host (of angels)
- 2001, Carlos Parada, Hesione 2, Greek Mythology Link
- the invading host that had sailed from Hellas in more than one thousand ships was of an unprecedented size.
- 2001, Carlos Parada, Hesione 2, Greek Mythology Link
- A large number of items; a large inventory.
- A host of parts for my Model A.
Etymology 3
From also , , from , from .