No. 15,868 in Russian
прокси
"Прокси" in English means "proxy," referring to an intermediary server or entity acting on behalf of another.
In a sentence
Я настроил новый прокси-сервер для обеспечения безопасности.
I set up a new proxy server to ensure security.
Here, 'прокси' refers to a server that acts as an intermediary for requests from clients seeking resources from other servers.
Мы использовали прокси для сохранения анонимности в сети.
We used a proxy to maintain anonymity online.
In this sentence, 'прокси' refers to a tool or service that hides the user's identity on the internet.
Он является чем-то вроде прокси в переговорах между сторонами.
He acts as a sort of proxy in the negotiations between the parties.
Here, 'прокси' metaphorically denotes a person acting as a representative or intermediary in negotiations.
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