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Definition of hub - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
locationplace as a center of activity
- The town is a hub of cultural events.
2.
servicescentral facility providing related services
- The community center acts as a hub for local events.
3.
mechanicalcentral part of a wheel or fan
- The hub of the wheel was damaged.
4.
networkingTECH. device connecting computers in a networkTECH.
- The hub connects all the computers in the office.
5.
video gamesTECH. area in a video game accessing levelsTECH.
- The hub allows players to choose different missions.
Images of hub
central part of a wheel or fan 
device connecting computers in a network
Expressions with hub
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place considered the center of activity
New York City is often called the hub of the universe.
center of bustling activity
The office becomes a hub of activity during the annual report season.
city serving as a central point for flights
Chicago is a hub city for many airlines.
part of a vehicle's wheel
The mechanic inspected the wheel hub for any damage.
rolling element that lets a wheel hub turn smoothly around its support
The mechanic replaced the noisy hub bearing on the front wheel.
network device connecting multiple computers or devices
The switch hub improved the office's network efficiency.
central facility where routes or signals connect and are coordinated
The city plans a new hub station for all intercity buses.
system organizing air traffic with a central airport
The airline uses a hub-and-spoke system for its flights.
deeply involved in a situation or problem
She was up to the hub in the project.
Origin of hub
Old Norse, hubba (hump)
Terms with hub included in their meaning
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transport hub
place where buses pick up or drop off passengers
gathering hub
place where a particular activity or service is concentrated
online hub
collection of web pages on the Internet
commercial hub
area in a city with most shops and businesses
crafts
community hub for learning and practicing crafts
social hub
location where people come together for activities
resource hub
place for accessing various media resources
campus hub
facility offering student services and resources
enthusiasts
central hub for enthusiasts of an activity
community
hub for community music activities
trade
hub for trade and economic activities
finance hub
place where large amounts of money are managed and exchanged
mechanics
support structure connecting wheel hub to rim
transport hub
end point of a railway line where trains load or unload
customs hub
zone at ports for storing or exchanging cargo with no import charges
network hub
networking device connecting multiple wires
organization
place serving as hub or focal point
community hub
community center with educational and recreational facilities
international trade
trade involving re-exporting goods through a central hub
transportation
wheel with wire spokes connecting hub to rim
education
hub for educational field activities
mechanics
central hub of a wheel
broadcast hub
building where television content is produced and broadcast
automotive
suspension part connecting wheel hub to frame
Examples of hub in a sentence
This café has become a hub for local artists. The airport serves as a hub for international flights. The library is a hub for student activities and resources. The hub of the fan needs replacement. He inspected the hub for any signs of wear. The hub was down, disrupting the network.
A new hub was installed to improve connectivity. Players gather in the hub to trade items. The hub connects all the different game worlds.
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- French:centre, plateforme, ...
- German:Zentrum, Nabe, ...
- Italian:centro, punto di riferimento, ...
- Spanish:centro, punto de encuentro, ...
- Portuguese:centro, ponto de encontro, ...
- Chinese:中心, 服务中心, ...
- Japanese:中心地, 中心施設, ...
- Arabic:مَرْكَز, محور, ...
- Hebrew:מוֹקֵד, טַבּוּר, ...
- Russian:центр, хаб, ...
- Ukrainian:центр, втулка, ...
- Hindi:केंद्र, वह केंद्रीय स्थान जहाँ संबंधित सेवाएँ या गतिविधियाँ संचालित होती हैं, ...
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