Definitions

1. noun

A large, powerful computer used by many people or organizations for data processing and storage.

“The company’s mainframe handled a massive amount of data from its various branches.”

2. noun

The central part of a computer system, especially one that controls input and output devices.

“The mainframe of the computer system failed, causing all operations to shut down.”

3. noun

A person or thing that is central or most important in a particular activity or organization.

“The mainframe of the team was their star player, who scored the winning goal.”

4. verb

To connect (a computer or peripheral device) to a central computer system.

“The technician had to mainframe the new printer to the company’s network.”

5. verb

To serve as the central part of a computer system.

“The new software will mainframe the data processing system.”