Download

/ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/ · noun

Meaning

A file transfer to a given computer or device from a remote one through a network connection..

Definitions by Sense

1. A file transfer to a given computer or device from a remote one through a network connection.
2. A file that has been or is intended to be transferred in this way.
3. (transitive, computing) To transfer data to a given computer from a remote one via a network.
4. (transitive, nonstandard) Synonym of upload: to send data from a given computer to a remote one.
5. (transitive, nonstandard) Synonym of copy: to transfer data to or from removable media.
6. (transitive, nonstandard) Synonym of install: to load software forced.
7. (transitive, firearms) To load a gun (especially a muzzle-loader) with less propellant than its designed load.
8. (transitive, Canada) To transfer jurisdiction and responsibility of a government asset or service to a lower level of government.

Example Sentences

The download took longer than I expected.

I got the download but it wouldn't work on my computer.

The blue sites will be blocked on all school computers, and no email or instant messaging will be set up or permitted. These student computers would strictly be for school use. Teachers will be able to request downloads from students' jumpdrives.

You can download a trial version of the program for thirty days to determine whether you want to purchase the full version.

Voiceover: You wouldn't steal a handbag. You wouldn't steal a car. You wouldn't steal a baby. You wouldn't shoot a policeman and then steal his helmet. You wouldn't go to the toilet in his helmet and then send it to the policeman's grieving widow and then steal it again. Downloading films is stealing. If you do it you WILL face the consequences. Roy: Man, these anti-piracy ads are getting really mean.

You can download Google's deskbar for free […]

Finally, some e-content must first be downloaded to a computer before being transferred to a tablet or other mobile device for viewing.

With Apple’s solar farm, customers could now be confident that downloading an app or video-chatting a friend would not increase carbon pollution, Jackson said.

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Word Forms

• downloads
• DL
• dl
• d/l
• D/L
• downloading
• downloaded

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