host (EN)

noun, verb

noun “host”

1. a person who invites guests to their house
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   The host greeted the guests at the door and showed them inside.
2. a person who greets and seats guests at a restaurant
   The host at the restaurant led us to our table.
3. someone who introduces guests or performers on a television or radio show
   The talk show host interviewed several famous actors last night.
4. a person or group that organizes an event or provides a place for an event
   The university will be the host of the science conference this year.
5. a computer or device connected to a network
   You can access the database by connecting to the host over the internet.
6. an organism that another organism lives on or in
   The tick feeds on its host's blood.
7. a large number of people or things
   We have a host of problems to solve before the deadline.
8. (Christianity) the consecrated bread used in Holy Communion
   The priest distributed the host during the service.

verb “host”

1. to organize or provide the venue for an event
   The city is hosting the international conference this year.
2. to introduce a TV or radio program
   Today's show will be hosted by a famous actor.
3. (computing) to store or provide access to data or services over a network
   The company hosts its website on a dedicated server.