- 1 (computing) a computer program that controls or supplies information to several computers connected in a network; the main computer on which this program is run see also proxy server CollocationsEmail and the InternetEmail receive/get/open an email write/send/answer/forward/delete an email check/read/access your email block/filter (out) junk/spam/unsolicited email exchange email addresses open/check your inbox junk mail fills/floods/clogs your inbox have/set up an email account open/send/contain an attachment sign up for/receive email alertsConnecting to the Internet use/access/log onto the Internet/the Web go online/on the Internet have a high-speed/dial-up/broadband/wireless (Internet) connection access/connect to/locate the server use/open/close/launch a/your web browser browse/surf/search/scour the Internet/the Web send/contain/spread/detect a(n) (computer/email) virus update your anti-virus software install/use/configure a firewall accept/enable/block/delete cookiesUsing the Internet visit/check a website/an Internet site/somebody’s blog create/design/launch a website/social networking site start/write/post/read a blog update your blog/a website be in/meet somebody in/go into/enter an Internet chat room download/upload music/software/a song/a podcast/a file/a copy of something share information/data/files post a comment/message on a(n) website/online message board/web forum/Internet chat room stream video/audio/music/content over the Internet join/participate in/visit/provide a(n) (web-based/web/online/Internet/discussion) forum generate/increase/monitor Internet traffic
- 2(sport) a player who is serving, for example in tennis See related entries: Tennis
- 3 [usually plural] a kitchen utensil (= tool) used for putting food onto somebody’s plate salad servers
- 4(North American English) a person who serves food in a restaurant; a waiter or waitress See related entries: Restaurant people, Dining out
- 5 a person who helps a priest during a church service
server
nounBrE BrE//ˈsɜːvə(r)//; NAmE NAmE//ˈsɜːrvər//
Restaurant people, Tennis, Dining out
Check pronunciation: server
