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. 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

But there is an air of mystery around one of the headline acts for next year's Download festival.

From BBC

"It gives a lot of people a chance to see them. I've always wanted to see them and Download's just an amazing opportunity."

From BBC

Download festival is due to take place at Donington Park, Leicestershire, between 13 and 15 June.

From BBC

Meta's Threads has continued to expand, and Bluesky - set up by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey - briefly topped the download charts in the UK and US Apple App Stores.

From BBC

Festival booker Andy Copping said the 22nd edition of Download will have "something for truly everyone".

From BBC

Related Words

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