He updated his social media profile with a new photo.
He updated his social media profile with a new photo.
English
update
ʌpˈdeɪt, əpˈdeɪt, ˈʌp.deɪt
Meaning: to make something more modern or up to date
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | update |
| 3rd person singular present | updates |
| Present participle | updating |
| Past | updated |
| Will future | will update |
| Going-to future | going to update |
| Imperative negative | don't update / do not update |
Example sentences
I need to update the database.
I need to update the database.
He's afraid that updating the firmware will brick his phone.
He's afraid that updating the firmware will brick his phone.
The same problem recurs every time we try to update the software.
The same problem recurs every time we try to update the software.
The router's firmware needs to be updated to fix the security bug.
The router's firmware needs to be updated to fix the security bug.
Usage Notes
Used for software, information, news, or physical objects. Can be transitive (update something) or intransitive (the system is updating).
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