hosting
ˈhoʊstɪŋ
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Definition of hosting - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
eventsproviding space or resources for events
  • The hosting venue was well-prepared for the conference.
accommodating facilitating
2.
technologyTECH.running and maintaining services for usersTECH.
  • The hosting server is down for maintenance.
managing operating serving

Noun

1.
eventsorganizing an event or activity
  • She is responsible for the hosting of the annual conference.
arranging managing organizing
2.
technologyTECH.running and maintaining computer systems for othersTECH.
  • Our company offers hosting for small businesses.
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Expressions with hosting

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online service that stores and serves websites without charging money
The student group uses free hosting for its project website.
service that stores websites and makes them available online
Web hosting lets your site be seen on the internet.
service that keeps websites on servers and makes them reachable online
We bought website hosting from a reliable company for our online shop.
service that stores digital information on servers and makes it reachable online
The company pays for secure data hosting for all customer records.
internet service where one customer rents and controls a whole server
The company upgraded to dedicated hosting for its busy online store.
online service that stores users files on remote computers
The company offers free file hosting for photos and videos.

Origin of hosting

Latin, hospes (guest, host)

Terms with hosting included in their meaning

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music
room designed for hosting concerts
event venue
facility dedicated to hosting meetings and events
event venue
building designed for hosting meetings and presentations
internet
location on the internet hosting web pages
entertainment
boat designed for hosting parties and gatherings
music
shop selling music recordings and hosting music events or gatherings
event hosting
share the role of hosting or organizing with another person
joint host
person sharing hosting duties with another

Examples of hosting in a sentence

  • The hosting facility was equipped with modern amenities.
  • The hosting platform offers various features for developers.
  • Our hosting provider ensures 99.9% uptime for all services.
  • The hosting of the charity gala was flawless.
  • He took charge of the hosting for the wedding reception.
  • They specialize in hosting for e-commerce websites.

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  1. French:d'accueil, organisation, ...
  2. German:Veranstaltungsort, Ausrichtung, ...
  3. Italian:ospitante, organizzazione di eventi, ...
  4. Spanish:anfitrión, coordinación de eventos, ...
  5. Portuguese:anfitrião, organização, ...
  6. Chinese:提供场地的, 活动组织, ...
  7. Japanese:ホスティング, ホスト業務, ...
  8. Arabic:مُضِيف, اِسْتِضَافَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְאָרֵחַ, אֵירוּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:принимающий, организация, ...
  11. Ukrainian:місце проведення, організація, ...
  12. Hindi:आयोजन के लिए स्थान या सुविधाएँ उपलब्ध कराने वाला, मेज़बानी, ...
host
həʊst
hostess

Definition of host - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
event organizerperson who invites guests to an event
  • The host welcomed everyone warmly to the party..
master of ceremonies organizer
2.
technologyTECH.computer connected to a network providing resourcesTECH.
  • The host manages all the network's data.
node server

Verb

1.
event facilitationtr./intr.provide space and resources for a gatheringtr./intr.
  • They agreed to host the annual conference next year..
accommodate facilitate organize
2.
mediatr./intr.introduce and talk on a showtr./intr.
  • He hosts a popular morning radio show.
anchor emcee present
3.
technologytr./intr.TECH.run software for remote userstr./intr.TECH.
  • The server hosts multiple websites.
operate run
4.
informalintr.SlangUSleave a restaurant without payingintr.SlangUS
  • He tried to host the meal but got caught.
dine and dash skip out walk out
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Images of host

  • host: consecrated bread in Christian Eucharist
    consecrated bread in Christian Eucharist

Expressions with host

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large group of angels or celestial beings
The heavenly host sang praises in the night sky.
a large number of something
There are a host of reasons why this might happen.
person who is very welcoming and generous at social events
He is always the host with the most at parties.
indicates a large number or variety of things
There are a whole host of reasons to visit the museum.
host an important event or visitor
The city will play host to the annual conference.
country where an international event is held
Brazil was the host country for the 2016 Olympics.

Origin of host

Old French, hoste (guest)

Examples of host in a sentence

  • As the host, he ensured everyone was comfortable.
  • The host crashed during the update.
  • Each host requires a unique IP address.
  • The mosquito acts as a host for the malaria parasite.
  • In this ecosystem, the deer is a common host for ticks.
  • Tonight's host will interview the finalists.

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  1. French:hôte, accueillir, ...
  2. German:Gastgeber, veranstalten, ...
  3. Italian:ospitante, organizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:anfitriona, albergar, ...
  5. Portuguese:anfitrião, receber, ...
  6. Chinese:主人, 主办, ...
  7. Japanese:ホスト, 主催する, ...
  8. Arabic:مُضِيف, اِسْتَضَافَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְאָרְגֵן הַאֵירוּעַ, לְאָרֵחַ, ...
  10. Russian:хозяин, принимать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:господар, бути господарем, ...
  12. Hindi:मेज़बान, मेजबानी करना, ...
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