Download vs Offload - What's the difference?
download | offload |
A file transfer to the local computer, especially one in progress.
A file that has been, or will be transferred in this way.
To transfer (computer data, especially as one or more files) from a remote computer (server) to a local computer, usually via a network.
upload; to copy a file from a local computer to a remote computer via a network.
to transfer a file to or from removable media.
to install software.
to unload
to get rid of things, work, or problems by passing them on to someone or something else
The act of offloading something, or diverting it elsewhere.
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(rugby) The act of passing the ball to a team mate when tackled.
* {{quote-news, year=2011, date=September 16, author=Ben Dirs, title=Rugby World Cup 2011: New Zealand 83-7 Japan, work=BBC Sport
, passage=Toeava went over unopposed to stretch his side's lead but Japan got on the scoreboard on 56 minutes, wing Hirotoki Onozawa intercepting an attempted offload from Slade, who had a rather flaky game, and running in from the All Blacks' 10m line.}}
As nouns the difference between download and offload
is that download is a file transfer to the local computer, especially one in progress while offload is the act of offloading something, or diverting it elsewhere.As verbs the difference between download and offload
is that download is {{cx|transitive|lang=en}} To transfer (computer data, especially as one or more files) from a remote computer (server) to a local computer, usually via a network while offload is to unload.download
English
(Download)Noun
(en noun)- The download took longer than I expected.
- I got the download but it wouldn't work on my computer.
Derived terms
* DL , dl , (abbreviation)Antonyms
* uploadVerb
(en verb)- You can download a trial version of the program for thirty days to determine whether you want to purchase the full version.
- I needed to download photos to a CD-ROM
Synonyms
* copy * move * take * transfer * DL , dl , (abbreviation)Antonyms
* uploadDerived terms
* downloaderDescendants
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* English ergative verbs ----offload
English
Alternative forms
* off-loadVerb
(en verb)- He offloaded the defective car onto an unsuspecting buyer.
Noun
(en noun)- For environments that do not allow FTP traffic out to the Internet, the DS8870 also supports offload of data by using SSL security.
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