FTP

American  

abbreviation

1. File Transfer Protocol: a software protocol for exchanging information between computers over a network.

2. any program that implements this protocol.

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verb (used with object)

FTPed, FTPing

1. (often lowercase) to send (files) to or receive (files) from a remote computer via FTP.

FTP British  

noun

1. file transfer protocol; the standard protocol used to transfer files across the internet, or a similar network, between computer systems

2. the program implementing this

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verb

1. (tr) to transfer (a file) in this way

FTP Scientific  

/ ĕf′tē-pē′ /

1. Short for File Transfer Protocol. A communications protocol governing the transfer of files between computers over a network.

2. Compare HTTP SMTP

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Etymology

Origin of FTP

First recorded in 1970–75

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Example Sentences

The hackers were focused on SolarWinds’ Serv-U FTP software, with the presumed goal of accessing the company’s clients in the US defense industry.

From The Verge • Jul. 14, 2021

Now there's "Miss Juneteenth," and of course, if people look closely, you appear in the new YG "FTP" video.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2020

FTP has begun promoting its third demonstration on social media but declined to give specific information about its plans.

From The Guardian • Dec. 12, 2019

One of eight recommendations made in the latest study is that reform of the law of rape to include FTP cases requires "serious consideration".

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2019

The FTP was established in 1935 under the Works Progress Administration, one of the government’s New Deal programs intended to provide economic relief during the Great Depression.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow