host
/hoʊst/ sustantivo A2En español: anfitrión, hospedador, hospedero, hospedante
- One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially. · A good host is always considerate of the guest’s needs.
- One that provides a facility for an event.
- 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.
- The primary member of a system, typically the member who fronts most often.
- Any computer attached to a network.
- 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, with respect to its cells. · The so-called junk DNA is known, so far, to provide no apparent benefit to its host.
Plural hosts
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He therefore dined very silently, in spite of the officious attention of his host, who presented himself two or three times to inquire if he wanted anything.
Franz dressed himself, and went out, telling his host that he was going to pass the night at the Duke of Bracciano’s.
At that moment a heavy footstep was heard descending the wooden staircase that led from the upper floor, and, with many bows and courteous smiles, the host of the Pont du Gard besought his guest to enter.
The Lion inquired why he went off so abruptly without a word of salutation to his host, who had not given him any cause for offense.
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