server (EN)

noun

noun “server”

1. a computer that provides services or resources to other computers on a network
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   Our company's website is hosted on a powerful server.
2. a program that provides services to other programs or devices
   The email server stopped responding because it was overloaded.
3. a community space where users can communicate
   We created a private server for our study group to share notes.
4. someone who serves food and drinks in a restaurant; a waiter or waitress
   The server took our order and recommended a good wine.
5. a utensil used for serving food, such as a spoon or spatula
   Pass me the cake server, please.
6. (sports) the player who starts play by serving the ball
   The server hit a strong serve that was difficult to return.
7. (religion) an assistant who helps during a religious service
   The young server lit the candles before the ceremony.