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? — deniko
deWie kann ich die Datei herunterladen? — Pfirsichbaeumchen
The download is complete.
Завантаження завершене. — deniko
ruЗагрузка завершена. — sharptoothed
deFertig heruntergeladen. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
I haven't downloaded the files yet.
Я ще не скачав файли. — deniko
ruЯ ещё не скачал файлы. — odexed
deIch habe die Dateien noch nicht heruntergeladen. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
I haven't downloaded the file yet.
Я ще не скачав файл. — deniko
ruЯ ещё не скачал файл. — odexed
deIch habe die Datei noch nicht heruntergeladen. — brauchinet
Tom often downloads movies.
Том часто качає фільми. — deniko
ruТом часто скачивает фильмы. — odexed
deTom lädt sich oft Filme herunter. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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
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