verb / noun
download
To transfer data from another computer or network to your device, or the transferred data.
I download the report to my laptop before meetings.
Etymology
Download combines a direction with load, treating transferred data as a load. Down identifies transfer from a remote or central system to the receiving local device.
More examples
- She downloaded the map before leaving home.
- The free download includes three printable worksheets.
- We are downloading the latest software update.
Forms
download · downloads · downloaded · downloading
downloadable adjective — Available to transfer to your device.