House (Verb)
Meaning 1
Contain or cover; "This box houses the gears".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- This box houses the gears for the engine and other machinery.
- A glass case houses a rare collection of historic artifacts.
- The warehouse houses a vast array of products and equipment.
- A metal casing houses the electronic components of the smartphone.
- A specially designed facility houses a large radio telescope.
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Meaning 2
Provide housing for; "The immigrants were housed in a new development outside the town".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The charity aimed to house hundreds of homeless families by the end of the year.
- Refugees were housed in temporary accommodations until permanent solutions could be found.
- The government built apartments to house low-income families.
- Relatives were housed in a nearby hotel during the holiday season.
- Victims of the natural disaster were housed in an emergency shelter.