house

provide housing for

“The immigrants were housed in a new development outside the town”

contain or cover

“This box houses the gears”

play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults

“the children were playing house”

the audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema

“the house applauded”

the management of a gambling house or casino

“the house gets a percentage of every bet”

the members of a religious community living together

a social unit living together

“It was a good Christian household”

the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments

“he worked for a brokerage house”

one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

“the house was full”