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to hub

to hub

1 6.3
To connect devices or systems to a central point so they can share data
  • verb
  • /hʌb/
  • Specialized
: conectar a
  • The software allows you to hub multiple devices to the same central control system.

Examples

  • To improve efficiency, they hub all their computers to a single router.

  • We hub out of Louisville.

  • We hub our network devices to the main server for better connectivity.

Synonyms

to hook it to the mainframe
vsto hub
  • Specialized
7.4

To connect a device to a main computer so it can send and receive data

connects devices or systems to a central point rather than to a single computer

Compounds

12 4.1

A central place where people and activities come together around one topic

hub-and-spoke
  • Specialized
2 5.2

A transport system where local routes meet at a central place, like an airport, for long trips

1 3.4

A city or area where many technology companies and startups develop new products

hub-and-spoke system
  • Specialized
1 5.8

A way of moving people where local flights connect at one main airport for long flights

A nickname for Boston as a busy center of culture, business, and history

A central place where people go to learn, like a community center or website

tech hub
  • Texting
1 3.4

An online place where tech people and startups meet and share advice

6.0

A central website or app where popular online content spreads quickly

How Connected

to integrate
131 4.1
to hub
  • Specialized
1 6.3
to connect
150 2.7
to link
345 1.1
to attach
599 2.5
to plug in
35 3.2

Surface Forms

hub infinitive
hubbed past
hubbed past participle
hubbing present participle
hubs third person singular

Etymology

Hub as a verb comes from the noun hub, meaning the 'center' where many things meet, so to hub devices or systems is to connect them to one central point for sharing or control.