upload

American  

[uhp-lohd] / ˈʌpˌloʊd /

verb (used with object)

1. to transfer (software, data, character sets, etc.) from a smaller to a larger computer.

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noun

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

2. the act or process of uploading.

upload British  

/ ʌpˈləʊd /

verb

1. (tr) to copy or transfer (data or a program) from one's own computer into the memory of another computer Compare download

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upload Scientific  

/ ŭp′lōd′ /

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

2. Compare download

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Etymology

Origin of upload

up- + load

Example Sentences

He takes photos of the drawings, then shows me how to upload and drop them into the program.

From Literature

Some also said videos they had uploaded to the platform did not have the same visibility as they would usually, or were "stuck at zero views".

From BBC

Blue Origin said its network, at its fastest, would allow upload and download speeds of as much as 6 terabits per second, much faster than rival commercial satellite services currently offer.

From BBC

During our speed tests, we found that NordVPN’s download and upload speeds remained stable across different regions, which did not impact streaming quality.

From Salon

For now, Russell is working on a web app for smaller U.S.-based influencers with at least 5,000 followers to upload items in their closets and directly ship them to customers.

From Los Angeles Times