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. See upload
   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

/ doun′lōd′ /

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

Derived Forms

• ˌdownˈloadable, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of download¹

down ¹none + load none

Example Sentences

Delays in receiving downloads, or latency, were also “super-low,” SpaceX said.

From Fortune

It also threatened to sue Apptopia, an app intelligence company, when the latter published a report suggesting that Triller had inflated download numbers.

From Fortune

Now the question is, does this visibility convert into app downloads.

From Search Engine Watch

Books By Kilo has seen a 40% increase in sales and customer interactions since March thanks to WhatsApp Business, a free-to-download mobile app that acts as a storefront for small businesses on the world’s largest instant messaging app.

From Quartz

Data from mobile app analytics firm Sensor Tower suggests that, so far, most apps have not seen the download rates they need to effectively curtail the spread of coronavirus.

From Quartz

Just download the Virtual Joey App and you are ready to stream DISH service right to that screen.

From The Daily Beast

Or should people be free to download and print anything they so choose?

From The Daily Beast

“All About That Bass” was released as a digital download on June 2, and later as one of two tracks on her EP Title, out Sept. 9.

From The Daily Beast

Users also require the bandwidth and patience to download large files (Flames of War is nearly a gigabyte).

From The Daily Beast

At least two versions of the full HD download are available on Gulfup and have been downloaded 21,550 and 5,600 times.

From The Daily Beast

Links are provided to the Project Gutenberg download page for the designated work.

From Project Gutenberg

To download text on the network is quite different from displaying images.

From Project Gutenberg

Download the zipped html version of each volume from the PG Catalog.

From Project Gutenberg

If the book is under copyright in your country, do not download or redistribute this file.

From Project Gutenberg

For full functionality of this file, download the html version.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• load
• log in