Download

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ËŒdaÊŠnˈləʊd/
• US IPA: /ˈdaÊŠnËŒloÊŠd/

Origin

From - + load.

Full definition of download

Noun

1. A file transfer to the local computer, especially one in progress.The download took longer than I expected.
2. A file that has been, or will be transferred in this way.I got the download but it wouldn't work on my computer.

Derived terms

• DL , dl , d/l , D/L abbreviation

Antonyms

• upload

Verb

1. (transitive) To transfer (computer data, especially as one or more files) from a remote computer (server) to a local computer, usually via a network.You can download a trial version of the program for thirty days to determine whether you want to purchase the full version.
2. (transitive, nonstandard) upload; to copy a file from a local computer to a remote computer via a network.
3. (transitive, nonstandard) to transfer a file to or from removable media.I needed to download photos to a CD-ROM
4. (transitive, nonstandard) to install software.

Synonyms

• copy
• move
• take
• transfer
• DL , dl , d/l , D/L abbreviation

Antonyms

• upload

Derived terms

• downloader

Anagrams

• woodland