downloading
v.v. to copy data or files from the internet or a larger computer system to your own device. You do this when you want to save a song, movie, or document to use later.
v. to transfer data from a remote system, such as a server or a cloud platform, to a local device. Often used in the progressive form to describe an ongoing transfer process.
I am downloading a new game on my phone right now.
The software update is currently downloading in the background, so you can keep working while it finishes.
While high-speed fiber optics have made downloading large datasets nearly instantaneous, users in remote areas still struggle with the latency inherent in satellite connections.
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, typically a file type or data amount.
I am downloading files to the internetI am uploading files to the internetLearners often confuse 'downloading' (receiving data) with 'uploading' (sending data).