hosting
- 01 A2 Elementary
v.the act of inviting people to an event and looking after them.
v.the present participle of 'host', referring to the act of providing the venue and facilities for a social or professional event.
Simple“Our school is hosting a big sports competition next month.”
In context“By hosting the international summit, the city hoped to demonstrate its capacity for managing large-scale logistical challenges and high-security events.”
UsageAs a verb, it is transitive and requires an object representing the event or guests.
Synonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
n.a service that provides space on a computer so a website can be seen on the internet.
n.the business or technical process of providing storage space and access for websites or applications on a server.
Simple“We need to pay for our website hosting every year.”
In context“The company migrated to a cloud-based hosting provider to ensure their platform could handle the sudden surge in user traffic.”
UsageOften used as an uncountable noun in a business context.
Synonymsweb hostingserver space - 03 C2 Proficiency
n.an old word for a battle or a large group of soldiers.
n.an obsolete term referring to an encounter between hostile forces or a military muster.
Simple“The old stories tell of a great hosting on the fields of battle.”
In context“The chronicler described the hosting of the clans, where thousands gathered under their respective banners to settle the long-standing border dispute.”
Teacher's tipThis sense is archaic and only found in historical or fantasy literature; modern speakers should use 'battle' or 'gathering'.