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
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To improve efficiency, they hub all their computers to a single router.
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We hub out of Louisville.
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We hub our network devices to the main server for better connectivity.
Synonyms
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
hub-and-spoke
- Specialized
1
5.2
A transport system where local routes meet at a central place, like an airport, for long trips
hub-and-spoke system
- Specialized
1
5.8
A way of moving people where local flights connect at one main airport for long flights
hub for viral trend
- Texting
6.0
A central website or app where popular online content spreads quickly
How Connected
to integrate
179
4.1
179
4.1
to hub
1
6.3
- Specialized
1
6.3
to connect
445
2.7
445
2.7
to link
442
1.1
442
1.1
to attach
459
2.5
459
2.5
to plug in
12
3.2
12
3.2
Surface Forms
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.