guestsystem

noun

UK /ˈɡɛstˌsɪstəm/

US /ˈɡɛstˌsɪstəm/

A guest system is a computer setup that lets someone use it for a while without being the owner.

The school gave each visitor a guestsystem so they could check their email safely.

SYNONYMS

guest account visitor login temporary profile limited account

RELATED WORDS

host system virtual machine login user account sandbox

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A separate computer running inside a main computer, used for testing or extra work.

The engineer ran the new program on a guestsystem before installing it on the main machine.

3. A temporary setup that lets a person use services without full permission.

The hotel's guestsystem let travelers print their tickets from the lobby computer.

4. A restricted environment where changes do not affect the main system.

Any files saved in the guestsystem are erased when the session ends.