download

Pull from server

To download is to transfer data from a remote system to your own device—the opposite of upload.

You download files, apps, music, movies: The download took forever on this connection.

As a noun, a download is the file itself or the act of transferring it.

Figuratively, to download information to someone is to brief them thoroughly: Let me download you on what happened at the meeting.

transfer

file

Stored collection of data

FTP · HTTP · server · packet · progress bar · queue · resume · pause · cancel · throttle

storage

file

Stored collection of data

local · cloud · sync · backup · cache · destination · disk · drive · library · archive

media

music

Organized auditory art

  • videoRecorded moving imagery
  • movieRecorded visual narrative
  • albumUnified collection of recordings

song · track · podcast · audiobook · ebook · MP3 · stream · playlist · episode · series

software

installation

Process of putting in

  • updateNew version or information
  • upgradeRaise to higher standard
  • appMobile device software

application · program · installer · patch · freeware · shareware · version · utility · driver · antivirus

access

free

Without payment or restriction

license · premium · trial · unlock · available · restricted · DRM · authenticate · authorize · account

Categories
Opposites
data transfer direction

downloadupload

Transfer data outward

send · transmit · broadcast · push · export

file operation

downloaddelete

Remove or erase

erase · remove · uninstall · purge · wipe

access method

downloadstream

Steady continuous flow

Phrases
Family

downloads, downloaded, downloading, downloadable, downloadables, downloader

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G