download (/ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/)
verb · Beginner · Common Verbs
🔊 /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/
Meaning
Meaning: copy from internet
To copy data, such as a file or program, from the internet onto your device.
Examples
🗣 It only takes a few seconds to download the app onto your new smartphone.
Etymology
Coined in the computing era from ‘down’ plus ‘load’.
How & Where It’s Used
Essential modern verb for files, apps, music, and updates.
Tags: technology