B1verbtechnology
US/ˌʌpˈloʊd/
UK/ˌʌpˈləʊd/
to send a file from your own computer or phone to the internet or another computer
In context
Please upload your CV to the company website before Friday.
He uploaded the holiday photos to the shared album last night.
Students must upload their essays by midnight, or the system will close.
Words that go with upload
verb + noun
- upload a fileYou can upload a file of up to 10 MB.
- upload a videoShe uploads a video to her channel every week.
- upload photosGuests can upload photos from the event.
verb + preposition
- upload to the cloudThe app will upload to the cloud automatically.
- upload to a websiteYou can upload your photos to a website in a few clicks.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
upload from the internetCorrect: download from the internet