download

word

/ˈdaʊnˌɫoʊd/
DOWN-lohd
/dˈaʊnləʊd/
DOWN-lohd

Definition

To copy or transfer files, programs, or data from the internet or another computer to your own device. Commonly used for music, videos, apps, and documents.

Usage & Nuances

Used as both noun and verb; 'download a file' (verb) or 'a download' (noun). Common with software, music, and apps. Often contrasted with 'upload' (sending files from your device to the internet). Informal tech and everyday use.

Spanish: descargar - bajarPortuguese (BR): baixar - fazer downloadPortuguese (PT): descarregar - fazer downloadChinese (Simplified): 下载Chinese (Traditional): 下載Hindi: डाउनलोड करनाArabic: تنزيل - تحميلBengali: ডাউনলোডRussian: скачать - загрузка (файл)Japanese: ダウンロードVietnamese: tải xuốngKorean: 다운로드Turkish: indirmek - indirme (dosya)Urdu: ڈاؤن لوڈIndonesian: unduh - mengunduh

Example Sentences

You can download the app for free.

basic

I will download the song later.

basic

Please download your ticket before the event.

basic

I tried to download the movie, but my internet was too slow.

natural

Is it safe to download files from this website?

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The new update is available for download now.

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