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default
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verb
fail to pay up
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noun
loss due to not showing up
he lost the game by default
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noun
act of failing to meet a financial obligation
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noun
(= nonpayment)
loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid
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noun
(= default option)
an option that is selected automatically unless an alternative is specified
host
Noun
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A host is a person or animal who makes a place for others and usually provides food and drink.
The host of the party was so busy, she didn't have time to eat.
Some insects lay their eggs in a living host, which is eaten when the eggs hatch.
host
Verb
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If you host a party or event, you make a place for it and you help to organise it.
Germany hosted the 2006 World Cup of Soccer.