upload

verb

up·​load (ˌ)əp-ˈlōd  ˈəp-ˌlōd 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

According to a news release uploaded to the village’s website on March 29, Skokie Clerk Minal Desai became aware of at least two incorrect ballots when early voting began on March 17. —Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025

The change also won’t impact channels that upload infrequently. —Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2025

Second, photos only allow for one image of a document to be uploaded. —Luke Boddis, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025

Jaber Mohamed has uploaded several pictures of himself at Manchester City on his public Instagram page, including posing with former players David Silva, Jesus Navas, and Sergio Aguero during their time at the club. —Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for upload

• abode
• anode
• barcode
• bestowed
• boatload
• borrowed
• carload
• caseload
• cathode
• commode
• corrode
• crossroad

Kids Definition

upload

verb

up·​load ˌəp-ˈlōd 

ˈəp-ˌ

: to transfer (information) from a computer to a remote computer or other device