site

Definitions

1. noun

   A place on the internet with web pages, also called a website.

   Examples

   • The company's site has a lot of useful information.
   • I found the recipe on a cooking site.
2. noun

   The place where something is, was, or will be.

   Examples

   • This is the site of an old castle.
   • Police closed off the site of the accident.
3. noun

   A piece of land chosen or used for a particular purpose.

   Examples

   • They chose a quiet site for the new church.
   • The site is perfect for a small hotel.
4. noun

   The position of something, in old-fashioned use.

   Examples

   • The builders checked the site of the new wall.
   • The site of the house gave a view of the sea.
5. noun

   A place where computer equipment is kept and used.

   Examples

   • The main site connects to the smaller office by a fast cable.
   • Each site has its own computers and servers.
6. noun

   In mathematics, a kind of structure used to study shapes and spaces in an advanced way.

   Examples

   • Mathematicians define a sheaf on a site.
   • The students studied a site in their advanced algebra course.
7. noun

   A spot on a protein or on DNA where a chemical reaction happens.

   Examples

   • The enzyme binds to a specific site on the DNA strand.
   • A change at this site can stop the protein from working.
8. noun

   The part of the body where an operation was done.

   Examples

   • The nurse checked the surgical site for signs of infection.
   • The site healed well within two weeks.
9. verb

   To choose or give a place for a building or project.

   Examples

   • The city plans to site the new school near the park.
   • They decided to site the power station away from homes.