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upload

v.
A2 Elementary US //ˈəˌpɫoʊd// UK //ˈʌpləʊd// up·load

v. to move a file or data from your computer or phone to a larger system, like the internet.

v. to transfer data from a local computer system to a remote server or another computer over a network.


SIMPLE

I need to upload my photos to the cloud.

CONTEXTUAL

The student had to upload her final essay to the university portal before the midnight deadline.

COMPLEX

High-resolution video files can take several hours to upload if your internet connection has a limited outbound bandwidth compared to its download speed.

Antonyms
Origin

From up- + load.

Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object; it is often followed by the preposition 'to'.

Pitfall

I uploaded the file in the websiteI uploaded the file to the websiteThe verb 'upload' typically takes the preposition 'to' when indicating the destination.

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