downloadnoun/ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/

• 1

  A file transfer to a given computer or device from a remote one through a network connection.

  • The download took longer than I expected.
• 2

  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.
  • The blue sites will be blocked on all school computers, and no email or instant messaging will be set up or permitted. These student computers would strictly be for school use. Teachers will be able to request downloads from students' jumpdrives.

downloadverb/ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/

• 1

  computingengineeringmathematicsTo transfer data to a given computer from a remote one via a network.

  • You can download a trial version of the program for thirty days to determine whether you want to purchase the full version.
  • You can download Google's deskbar for free […]
• 2

  Synonym of upload: to send data from a given computer to a remote one.

• 3

  Synonym of copy: to transfer data to or from removable media.

  • When I was your age, there were no flash drives. I needed to download photos to a CD-ROM.
• 4

  Synonym of install: to load software forced.

• 5

  engineeringfirearmsgovernmentTo load a gun (especially a muzzle-loader) with less propellant than its designed load.

• 6

  To transfer jurisdiction and responsibility of a government asset or service to a lower level of government.

  • In 1997, The Harris government also downloaded a number of social services to municipal governments, including affordable housing.