Upload Meaning in English

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Definition

To send or transfer data, files, or information from your device to the internet, a website, or another device.

Usage & Nuances

Most often used with 'file', 'photo', 'video', or 'documents' (e.g., 'upload a file'). Common on websites and apps. Opposite of 'download' (transfer from internet to your device). Can be a verb ('to upload') or a noun ('an upload').

• Spanish: subir (archivo) - cargar (archivo)
• Portuguese (BR): enviar (arquivo) - fazer upload
• Portuguese (PT): enviar (ficheiro) - fazer upload
• Chinese (Simplified): 上传
• Chinese (Traditional): 上傳
• Hindi: अपलोड करना
• Arabic: رفع (ملف) - تحميل (إلى الانترنت)
• Bengali: আপলোড করা - আপলোড (noun)
• Russian: загружать - загрузка
• Japanese: アップロードする - アップロード (名詞)
• Vietnamese: tải lên
• Korean: 업로드하다 - 업로드 (명사)
• Turkish: yüklemek
• Urdu: اپ لوڈ کرنا - اپ لوڈ
• Indonesian: unggah

Example Sentences

I will upload the video tonight.

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It takes forever to upload large files on my slow internet.

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Once you upload your resume, you'll get a confirmation email.

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Please upload your photo to the website.

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Did you upload the document for the teacher?

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You can upload as many pictures as you want to your account.

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