upload — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

upload (/ˌʌpˈləʊd/)

verb  ·  Beginner  ·  Common Verbs

🔊 /ˌʌpˈləʊd/

Meaning

Meaning: send to internet

To copy data from your device onto the internet or another computer.

Examples

🗣 Please upload your finished essay to the website before the midnight deadline.

Etymology

Coined in the computing era from ‘up’ plus ‘load’.

How & Where It’s Used

Opposite of download; used for files, photos, and videos.

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