download

/ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/verb

To copy data from another computer or the internet onto your own device.

Example sentences

“You can download the app for free from the store.”
“It took almost an hour to download the movie on the hotel Wi-Fi.”

Direction matters: downloading pulls data to your device, uploading sends it away. Also a noun: 'the download finished'.

Synonyms for download

Antonyms

upload

Related words

screenThe flat surface on a TV, computer, or phone where pictures and text appear.passwordA secret combination of letters, numbers, or words typed in to gain access to a computer, account, or network.keyboardA panel of keys arranged in rows, used to type on a computer, typewriter, or similar device.websiteA group of linked web pages that share the same base address and are usually hosted on one server.softwareThe programs and instructions that tell a computer what to do, as opposed to its physical parts.networkA group of computers and other devices connected together so they can share information and resources.