upload

verb

uploaded; uploading; uploads

transitive verb

: to transfer (something, such as data or files) from a computer or other digital device to the memory of another device (such as a larger or remote computer) especially via the Internet

Examples of upload in a Sentence

She uploaded the pictures from her digital camera to her computer. upload files to the Internet
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Those who do have access can now take their Sora creations and upload them to mainstream social media platforms, like Instagram and TikTok. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025 Once finalized, the pilots will be uploaded to the respective creators’ channels, as well the company’s new channel, Banijay Creators Studio. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025 In 2021, Virgin Group founder Richard Branson flew into space aboard his Virgin Galactic ship, the VSS Unity, uploading a video of himself having a blast while floating mid-air inside the ship. Zoe Kaplan, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025 Recordings are automatically uploaded to the cloud at 100% quality while the camera's 1,255-mAh lithium-ion battery is charging, at which time the memory card is also automatically wiped. Ben Coxworth october 10, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for upload

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of upload was in 1977

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“Upload.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upload. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

upload

verb
up·​load ˌəp-ˈlōd How to pronounce upload (audio)
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: to transfer (information) from a computer to a remote computer or other device

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