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Upload

//əpˈləʊd// noun, verb

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."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From up- + load.

Etymology 2

From up- + load.

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