things you do on the Internet► surf the Internet/Net/Web to look at information on the Internet, especially when you look quickly in order to find something that interests you: · People caught surfing the Net at work are liable to be dismissed.
► download to copy a file from the Internet onto your own computer: · Download your favorite songs by clicking here.
► upload to copy something from your computer onto the Internet: · Take great care when uploading personal information such as your address or credit card number.
► visit to use a website on the Internet: · For more information on how you can help, visit our website.
► chat to communicate with several people by computer, using a special Internet program that allows you to exchange written messages very quickly: · You can chat to Brad Pitt live this evening.
► instant-message/IM to communicate with someone by computer, using a special Internet program that allows you to exchange written messages very quickly: · Teenagers are the group most likely to IM each other.
(instant messaging) a type of service available on the Internet that allows you to quickly exchange written messages with people that you know