FTP

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Definition
  1. Noun:

    • File Transfer Protocol: A standard network protocol used to transfer computer files from a server to a client on a computer network. It is a set of rules that enables file sharing over the Internet.
  2. Verb:

    • To transfer files using FTP: The act of sending or receiving files between computers using the File Transfer Protocol.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:

    • We need to configure the FTP to allow secure file transfers.
    • The data is available for download via anonymous FTP.
  • Verb:

    • Please FTP the documents to the main server by noon.
    • I will FTP these images to you once they are ready.
Advanced Usage
  • "to set up an FTP": to establish or configure an FTP server or service.

    • Our IT department will set up an FTP for the project team.
  • "FTP access": the permission or ability to connect to a server using FTP.

    • You will need FTP access to upload files to the website.
Variants and Related Words
  • FTPS (noun): FTP Secure, an extension to FTP that adds support for Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) cryptographic protocols.

    • For sensitive data, we require the use of FTPS.
  • SFTP (noun): SSH File Transfer Protocol, a secure file transfer protocol that uses Secure Shell (SSH) for data transfer.

    • SFTP is generally considered more secure than traditional FTP.
Synonyms
  • File transfer protocol (noun): The full name for FTP.
  • Upload/Download (verb, for the action): While not exact synonyms, these are the specific actions performed when using FTP.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: As a technical acronym, 'FTP' is not commonly used in phrasal verb constructions. The verb form is used directly.) - FTP over: to transfer something using FTP. (A technical usage pattern) - Can you FTP over the backup files?

Related Idioms

(Note: As a technical term, 'FTP' is not typically used in idiomatic expressions.)

Noun
  1. protocol that allows users to copy files between their local system and any system they can reach on the network
Verb
  1. use the file transfer protocol to transfer data from one computer to another
    • You can FTP these data