update

verb
UK: /ʌpˈdeɪt/
US: /ˈʌpdeɪt/

  1. To make something more modern or up to date.

    1. I need to update my old computer now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company decided to update its software system this year. [ ] [ ]

  2. To give someone the latest information about something.

    1. Can you update me on the project status? [ ] [ ]
    2. The manager will update the team on the new strategy during the meeting. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

modernize revise upgrade inform news report
update noun

  1. A change or addition that makes something more modern or up to date.

    1. I installed a software update last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The latest update includes several security improvements for our users. [ ] [ ]

  2. The latest news or information about something.

    1. We need an update on the current situation. [ ] [ ]
    2. She gave a brief update on the progress of the negotiations yesterday. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "update" in English means: To make something more modern or up to date., To give someone the latest information about something..

The phonetic transcription of "update" is /ʌpˈdeɪt/ in British English and /ˈʌpdeɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "update": modernize, revise, upgrade, inform, news, report.

Example usage of "update": "I need to update my old computer now.". More examples on the page.