upload

[ˈʌploʊd]

upload Definition

• 1. to transfer data or files from a computer or other digital device to a larger system or the internet
• 2. the act of transferring data or files from a computer or other digital device to a larger system or the internet

Using upload: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "upload" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I need to upload these pictures to my cloud storage.

• Example

  The website allows users to upload videos up to 5GB in size.

• Example

  The upload speed is slower than the download speed.

upload Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for upload

• transfer
• post
• send
• sync
• load

Antonyms for upload

• download

Phrases with upload

• upload a file

  to transfer a file from a computer or other digital device to a larger system or the internet

  Example

  Please upload your resume in PDF format.

• upload speed

  the rate at which data or files can be transferred from a computer or other digital device to a larger system or the internet

  Example

  My internet connection has a slow upload speed, so it takes a long time to send large files.

• bulk upload

  the process of uploading multiple files or data at once

  Example

  The new software allows for bulk uploads of customer data.

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Summary: upload in Brief

To 'upload' [ˈʌploʊd] means to transfer data or files from a computer or other digital device to a larger system or the internet. It is the opposite of 'download.' Examples include 'I need to upload these pictures to my cloud storage,' and 'The website allows users to upload videos up to 5GB in size.' 'Upload' extends into phrases like 'upload a file,' and 'bulk upload,' referring to the transfer of multiple files or data at once.