English Explanatory Dictionary

upload

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To transfer data to a computer on a network, especially to a server on the Internet.
  2. To transfer jurisdiction and responsibility of a government asset or service to a higher level of government.
noun
  1. Such a file transfer.

Pronunciation

/əpˈləʊd/ /ˈʌpˌləʊd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-upload.wav /ˈʌpˌloʊd/ /əpˈloʊd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-upload2.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-upload.wav

Word forms

upload uploads uploading uploaded

Etymology

From up- + load.

Antonyms

download

Derived words

reupload UL u/l uploadability uploadable uploader
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