Upload

//əpˈləʊd// noun, verb

noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Such a file transfer.
Verb
  1. 1
    To transfer data to a computer on a network, especially to a server on the Internet. intransitive, transitive

    "You will have to convert your photograph to a jpg format if you wish to upload it."

  2. 2
    transfer a file or program to a central computer from a smaller computer or a computer at a remote location wordnet
  3. 3
    To transfer jurisdiction and responsibility of a government asset or service to a higher level of government. Canada

    "Our government will not be uploading the DVP or Gardiner Expressway and will not be imposing any new tolls on any roads in Ontario."

Synonyms

All synonyms
download

Example

More examples

"As soon as I can get my son to scan our family photos, I'll upload some of them to our website."

Etymology

From up- + load.

Related phrases

personal computer

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