download

[doun-lohd]

verb (used with object)

1. to transfer (software, data, character sets, etc.) from a distant to a nearby computer, from a larger to a smaller computer, or from a computer to a peripheral device.

noun

1. software, data, etc., that has been downloaded.

   the best free music downloads.

2. the act or process of downloading.

download

/ ˈdaʊnˌləʊd /

verb

1. to copy or transfer (data or a program) into the memory of one computer system from a larger one

2. to broadcast specialist programmes, for such groups as doctors, outside normal broadcasting hours. They are often recorded on video tapes and viewed later Compare upload

3. to delegate or assign (work, responsibilities, costs, etc) to a someone at a lower level of an organization; off-load

noun

1. a file transferred onto a computer from another computer or the internet

download

1. To transfer data or programs from a server or host computer to one's own computer or digital device.

2. Compare upload

Other Word Forms

• downloadable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of download¹

down ¹ + load

Example Sentences

"I decided that I needed to download all my memories as soon as I could," she told BBC News.

From BBC

It has been downloaded more than a million times in the US.

From BBC

The majority of the downloaded material including the pictures of children was taken from Kido's account with Famly - a popular early years education platform .

From BBC

The company says it will provide 12 months of temporary storage for those exceeding the limit, and users can download saved content to their device.

From BBC

The app will also allow users to download chapters for offline reading.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• load 
• log in