download
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Definition
- Verb:
- To transfer data from a remote or central system to a local device: The primary meaning is to copy a file, program, or other data from a larger or distant computer (like a server on the internet) to a smaller or local computer (like a personal computer, phone, or tablet).
Usage
- As a verb, "download" is typically used with a direct object (the thing being transferred).
- It is often followed by the preposition "from" to indicate the source.
- Example:
Examples
- Verb:
- I will download the report and read it offline.
- Please download the attachment and open it on your computer.
- It took an hour to download the movie because my internet connection was slow.
Advanced Usage
- "to be downloadable": Describes a file or program that is available for downloading.
- The manual is downloadable as a PDF file.
- "to download onto": Specifies the target device or location.
- She downloaded the app onto her new phone.
Variants and Related Words
- Download (noun): The act of downloading or the file that has been downloaded.
- The download completed successfully.
- I can't open the download.
- Downloader (noun): A person or program that performs downloads.
- This downloader can pause and resume transfers.
- Undownload (verb): A rare, informal term meaning to remove a downloaded file.
- I decided to undownload the game to save space.
Synonyms
- Transfer: To move data from one place to another.
- Retrieve: To get or bring something back, especially data.
- Copy: To make a duplicate of data.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Download to: To transfer data to a specific device.
- He downloaded the podcast to his MP3 player.
Related Idioms
- "Download and install": A common paired instruction meaning to first transfer a program and then set it up to run on your device.
- To use the application, you must first download and install it.
Verb
- transfer a file or program from a central computer to a smaller computer or to a computer at a remote location