download
To transfer data to a given computer from a remote one via a networkTo transfer data to a given computer from a remote one via a network.
» How do I download the file?
Wie kann ich die Datei herunterladen?
Як скачати файл?
Як мені скачати файл?
Meaning
6 senses(transitive)To transfer data to a given computer from a remote one via a network.
You can download a trial version of the program for thirty days to determine whether you want to purchase the full version.
herunterladen, downloaden
ска́чиватьskáčivatʹ, кача́тьkačátʹ, скача́тьskačátʹ
заванта́жуватиzavantážuvaty, заванта́житиzavantážyty, ска́чуватиskáčuvaty
transfer a file or program from a central computer to a smaller computer or to a computer at a remote location
(nonstandard, transitive)Synonym of upload: to send data from a given computer to a remote one.
(nonstandard, transitive)Synonym of copy: to transfer data to or from removable media.
When I was your age, there were no flash drives. I needed to download photos to a CD-ROM.
(nonstandard, transitive)Synonym of install: to load software forced.
(transitive)To load a gun (especially a muzzle-loader) with less propellant than its designed load.
(Canada, transitive)To transfer jurisdiction and responsibility of a government asset or service to a lower level of government.
Examples
229 sentencesHow do I download the file?
Як скачати файл?
deWie kann ich die Datei herunterladen?
The download is complete.
Завантаження завершене.
ruЗагрузка завершена.
deFertig heruntergeladen.
I haven't downloaded the files yet.
Я ще не скачав файли.
ruЯ ещё не скачал файлы.
deIch habe die Dateien noch nicht heruntergeladen.
I haven't downloaded the file yet.
Я ще не скачав файл.
ruЯ ещё не скачал файл.
deIch habe die Datei noch nicht heruntergeladen.
Tom often downloads movies.
Том часто качає фільми.
ruТом часто скачивает фильмы.
deTom lädt sich oft Filme herunter.
Translations
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Origin
From down- + load. Verbal form first appears c. 1962 in the Wichita Falls (Texas) Times. NFrom down- + load. Verbal form first appears c. 1962 in the Wichita Falls (Texas) Times. Nominal form first appears c. 1977 in Scientific American.
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Forms
downloads, downloading, downloaded, downloaded| Base form | download · to download |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | downloads |
| Present participle | downloading |
| Past simple | downloaded |
| Past participle | downloaded |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
7 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- B1Technology and the internet — Because the lesson uses it
- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form