download

Plural: downloads

Verb

• transfer a file or program from a central computer to a smaller computer or to a computer at a remote location
• To transfer data to a given computer from a remote one via a network.
• Synonym of upload: to send data from a given computer to a remote one.
• Synonym of copy: to transfer data to or from removable media.
• Synonym of install: to load software forced.
• To load a gun (especially a muzzle-loader) with less propellant than its designed load.
• To transfer jurisdiction and responsibility of a government asset or service to a lower level of government.
• -ED, -ING, -S to transfer data from a large computer to a smaller one

Noun

• A file transfer to a given computer or device from a remote one through a network connection.
• A file that has been or is intended to be transferred in this way.

Examples

• "I got the download but it wouldn't work on my computer."
• "The download took longer than I expected."
• "When I was your age, there were no flash drives. I needed to download photos to a CD-ROM."
• "You can download a trial version of the program for thirty days to determine whether you want to purchase the full version."

Synonyms

copy, install, upload

Antonyms

upload