Meaning of the word upload in English

What does upload mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

upload

US /ʌpˈloʊd/

UK /ʌpˈləʊd/

transfer (data) from one computer or system to another, typically to a larger central system or to the internet

Example:

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I need to upload these photos to the cloud.

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Please upload the document to the shared drive.

Synonym:

transfer transmit send

Antonym:

download

a file or data that has been or is to be transferred from one computer or system to another

Example:

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The upload of the video took several minutes.

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Check the status of your recent upload.

Synonym:

transfer transmission

Antonym:

download