update
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.a report or message that gives you the most recent news about a situation.
n.a report or piece of information that provides the latest news or developments regarding a specific situation.
Simple“The doctor gave us an update on my grandfather's health after the surgery.”
In context“The project manager provided a comprehensive update during the morning briefing, detailing the progress made since the last milestone.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
n.a newer version of a computer program or a piece of hardware.
n.a more recent version of a software application or system, typically containing bug fixes or new features.
Simple“I need to install the latest security update for my phone tonight.”
In context“The system update failed to install correctly, causing several critical applications to crash upon startup.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
v.to change something so that it has the latest information or features.
v.to bring something up to date by incorporating the most recent data or modifications.
Simple“You should update your CV before you apply for the new job.”
In context“The database is updated automatically every hour to ensure that the inventory levels remain accurate for the sales team.”
- 04 B1 Intermediate
v.to tell someone the most recent news about something.
v.to inform a person about recent developments or changes in a situation.
Simple“Please update me on the situation as soon as you hear anything.”
In context“The legal team promised to update the board of directors as soon as the court reached a final decision.”
Usage updates delivered · updates on breakthroughs · update to a thread
From up- + date. Earliest usages from 1940s (see Citations).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.