download
A file transfer to a given computer or device from a remote one through a network connection.
Example
“The download took longer than I expected.”
Other meanings
A file that has been or is intended to be transferred in this way.
“I got the download but it wouldn't work on my computer.”
Related words
- autodownload
- redownload
- download manager
- drive-by download
Example sentences
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “download” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.