Upload: meaning, definitions and examples

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upload

[ ʌpˈləʊd ]

Verb

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file transfer

To transfer data or files from one device to another, typically from a local device to a remote server or cloud storage.

Synonyms

post, send, transfer.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
upload	Uploading is used when you are transferring a file from your local device (like a computer or smartphone) to a remote server or website. I need to upload my homework to the school portal. Can you upload the photos to the cloud?
transfer	Transferring generally refers to moving data or files from one location to another. This might involve devices, servers, or different storage systems. I need to transfer these files to my external hard drive. Can you help me transfer the data to the new server?
send	Sending is used when you are transferring information, messages, or documents directly from one person to another, typically via email or messaging apps. Please send me the report by email. I will send you the meeting details via WhatsApp.
post	Posting refers to publishing content on a social media platform or public forum. It usually implies making the content visible to others. I will post a new photo on Instagram. She posted an update about her trip on Facebook.

Examples of usage

Please upload the document to the shared drive.
You can upload your photos to the online album.
The website allows users to upload videos up to 1GB in size.

Translations

Translations of the word "upload" in other languages:

🇵🇹 carregar

🇮🇳 अपलोड करना

🇩🇪 hochladen

🇮🇩 unggah

🇺🇦 завантажити

🇵🇱 przesłać

🇯🇵 アップロードする

🇫🇷 télécharger

🇪🇸 subir

🇹🇷 yüklemek

🇰🇷 업로드하다

🇸🇦 تحميل

🇨🇿 nahrát

🇸🇰 nahrať

🇨🇳 上传

🇸🇮 naložiti

🇮🇸 hlaða upp

🇰🇿 жүктеу

🇬🇪 ატვირთვა

🇦🇿 yükləmək

🇲🇽 subir

Etymology

The term 'upload' originated in the early 1970s in the context of computer technology. It is a combination of 'up,' indicating a direction from a lower to a higher position, and 'load,' referring to the process of transferring data into a computer's memory. The concept of uploading has become increasingly popular with the rise of the internet and cloud storage services, allowing users to share and store files online.

See also: download, downloader, load, loaded, offload, overload, unload.