Updating Meaning in English
word · lemma: update
ˈəpˌdeɪtɪŋ/, /əpˈdeɪtɪŋ
up-DAY-ting
ʌpdˈeɪtɪŋ
up-DAY-ting
Definition
The act of making something more current or bringing it up to date, such as adding new information or improvements.
Usage & Nuances
Used for both technology (software, apps) and information (news, records). Common collocations: 'updating software', 'updating the list'. Usually a formal or neutral tone. Not the same as 'upgrading' (which means moving to a better version).
Spanish: actualizando - poniendo al díaPortuguese (BR): atualizandoPortuguese (PT): atualizandoChinese (Simplified): 更新中Chinese (Traditional): 更新中Hindi: अपडेट कर रहे हैंArabic: تحديثBengali: আপডেট করা - হালনাগাদ করাRussian: обновлениеJapanese: 更新Vietnamese: cập nhậtKorean: 업데이트하기 - 갱신Turkish: güncellemeUrdu: اپ ڈیٹ کرنا - تازہ کرناIndonesian: memperbarui - memperbaharui
Example Sentences
I am updating my phone right now.
basic
She is updating the class schedule.
basic
We are updating our website every week.
basic
My laptop keeps updating when I turn it on—it's kind of annoying.
natural
Thanks for updating me on the project status.
natural
He's always updating his social media, so you never miss what he's up to.
natural