hosting

word · lemma: host

/ˈhoʊstɪŋ/
/hˈəʊstɪŋ/

Definition

Providing a place or service for something, especially making websites or files available online, or organizing and running an event.

Usage & Nuances

Most commonly used for 'web hosting' (online storage/services for websites) and 'hosting an event' (organizing or leading a gathering). In tech, 'hosting' is often a paid service. As an activity, 'hosting' implies responsibility for making things run smoothly.

Spanish: alojamiento (web) - hospedaje (organizar evento)Portuguese (BR): hospedagem (evento ou internet)Portuguese (PT): alojamento (evento ou web)Chinese (Simplified): 主机托管 (网络) - 举办 (活动)Chinese (Traditional): 主機代管 (網路) - 舉辦 (活動)Hindi: होस्टिंग (इंटरनेट/आयोजन) - मेज़बानीArabic: استضافة (موقع ويب أو حدث)Bengali: হোস্টিং (ওয়েব অথবা আয়োজন করা)Russian: хостинг (интернет) - проведение (мероприятия)Japanese: ホスティング (ウェブ) - 主催 (イベント)Vietnamese: lưu trữ (web) - tổ chức (sự kiện)Korean: 호스팅 (웹) - 주최 (행사)Turkish: barındırma (web) - ev sahipliği (etkinlik)Urdu: میزبانی (ویب یا تقریب)Indonesian: hosting (web) - menyelenggarakan (acara)

Example Sentences

She is hosting the conference next month.

basic

We are hosting a party at our house this weekend.

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This company offers affordable hosting for small websites.

basic

Are you hosting your website yourself, or using a service?

natural

Thanks for hosting us during the holidays—it was really special.

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After hosting events all year, she finally took a break.

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