Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense updates, present participle updating, past tense, past participle updatedpronunciation note: The verb is pronounced (ʌpdeɪt). The noun is pronounced (ʌpdeɪt).
1. verb
If you update something, you make it more modern, usually by adding new parts to it or giving new information.
He was back in the office, updating the work schedule on the computer. [VERB noun]
Airlines would prefer to update rather than retrain crews. [VERB]
...an updated edition of the book. [VERB-ed]
Synonyms: bring up to date, improve, correct, renew More Synonyms of update
2. countable noun
An update is a news item containing the latest information about a particular situation.
She had heard the news-flash on a TV channel's news update.
...a weather update.
...football results update.
3. verb
If you update someone on a situation, you tell them the latest developments in that situation.
We'll update you on the day's top news stories. [VERB noun + on]
I would just update them on any news we might have. [VERB noun on noun]
Synonyms: brief, advise, inform, report to More Synonyms of update
update in British English
verb (ʌpˈdeɪt)(transitive)
1.
to bring up to date
noun (ˈʌpˌdeɪt)
2.
the act of updating or something that is updated
Derived forms
updateable (upˈdateable)
adjective
updater (upˈdater)
noun
update in American English
(ʌpˈdeɪt; also, and for n. always, ˈʌpˌdeɪt)
verb transitiveWord forms: upˈdated or upˈdating
1.
to bring up to date; make conform to or aware of the most recent facts, methods, ideas, etc.
noun
2.
an act or instance of updating
3.
an updated account, report, etc.
Examples of 'update' in a sentence
update
Adrian is supposed to phone this evening with update on Susan -- be nice to him.
Bénédicte Newland and Pascale Smets AND GOD CREATED THE AU PAIR (2005)
And as the editors changed, so the team had continually to revise and update their material.
MacNeill, Alastair CODE BREAKER (2005)
With many interruptions, she finally managed to update her friend.
Adams, N I.O.U. - SOMEONE HAS TO PAY (2005)
'We're sifting through a forest of radio transmissions,' said Rubeo, giving the latest update.
Dale Brown and Jim DeFelice DALE BROWN'S DREAMLAND (5) STRIKE ZONE (2005)
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update
British English: update /ʌpˈdeɪt/ VERB
If you update something, you make it more modern, usually by adding newer parts to it.
The travel guide was updated last year.
American English: update
Arabic: يَجْعَلُهُ عَصْرِياً
Brazilian Portuguese: atualizar
Chinese: 更新
Croatian: ažurirati
Czech: aktualizovat
Danish: opdatere
Dutch: bijwerken
European Spanish: actualizar
Finnish: päivittää
French: mettre à jour
German: aktualisieren
Greek: ενημερώνω
Italian: aggiornare
Japanese: 更新する
Korean: 갱신하다
Norwegian: oppdatere
Polish: uaktualnić
European Portuguese: atualizar
Romanian: a actualiza
Russian: обновлять
Latin American Spanish: actualizar
Swedish: uppdatera
Thai: ทำให้ทันสมัย
Turkish: güncellemek
Ukrainian: оновлювати
Vietnamese: cập nhật
British English: update NOUN
An update is a news item containing the latest information about a particular situation.
She had heard the news-flash on a TV channel's news update.
American English: update
Brazilian Portuguese: boletim
Chinese: 最新消息
European Spanish: actualización
French: bulletin actualiséN
German: Aktualisierung
Italian: aggiornamento
Japanese: 最新情報
Korean: 최신 정보
European Portuguese: boletim
Latin American Spanish: actualización
Chinese translation of 'update'
update
(vbʌpˈdeɪt; nˈʌpdeɪt)
vt
[records, information]更新 (gēngxīn)
n(c)
最新信息 (zuìxīn xìnxī) (条(條), tiáo)
to update sb on sth告知某人某事最新动(動)态(態) (gàozhī mǒurén mǒushì zuì xīn dòngtài)
1 (verb)
Definition
to bring up to date
an updated edition of the book
Synonyms
bring up to date
improve
He improved their house.
correct
You may need surgery to correct the problem.
renew
He renewed his attack on government policy.
revise
Three editors handled revising the articles.
upgrade
Medical facilities are being reorganized and upgraded.
amend
The committee put forward proposals to amend the penal system.
overhaul
streamline
They're making efforts to streamline their bureaucracy.
modernize
There is a pressing need to modernize our electoral system.
rebrand
refresh
2 (verb)
Definition
inform; relay the most recent information to
We'll update you on the day's top news stories.
Synonyms
brief
A spokesperson briefed reporters.
advise
I must advise you of my decision to retire.
inform
They would inform him of any progress they had made.
report to
fill in
notify
The skipper notified the coastguard of the tragedy.
clue in (informal)
apprise
Have the customers been fully apprised of the advantages?
bring up to date
explain the situation to
give details to
keep posted
bring up to speed (informal)
Additional synonyms
in the sense of advise
Definition
to inform or notify
I must advise you of my decision to retire.
Synonyms
notify,
tell,
report,
announce,
warn,
declare,
inform,
acquaint,
make known,
apprise,
let (someone) know
in the sense of amend
Definition
to make small changes to something such as a piece of writing or a contract, in order to improve it
The committee put forward proposals to amend the penal system.
Synonyms
change,
improve,
reform,
fix,
correct,
repair,
edit,
alter,
enhance,
update,
revise,
modify,
remedy,
rewrite,
mend,
rectify,
tweak (informal),
ameliorate,
redraw,
rebrand,
better
in the sense of apprise
Definition
to make aware
Have the customers been fully apprised of the advantages?
Synonyms
make aware,
tell,
warn,
advise,
inform,
communicate,
notify,
enlighten,
acquaint,
give notice,
make cognizant
Synonyms of 'update'
update
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of correct
Definition
to make free from or put right errors
You may need surgery to correct the problem.
Synonyms
rectify,
remedy,
redress,
right,
improve,
reform,
cure,
adjust,
regulate,
amend,
set the record straight,
emend
in the sense of improve
Definition
to make or become better in quality
He improved their house.
Synonyms
enhance,
better,
add to,
upgrade,
amend,
mend,
augment,
embellish,
touch up,
ameliorate,
polish up
in the sense of inform
Definition
to make knowledgeable (about) or familiar (with)
They would inform him of any progress they had made.
Synonyms
tell,
advise,
let someone know,
notify,
brief,
instruct,
edify,
enlighten,
acquaint,
leak to,
communicate to,
fill someone in,
keep someone posted,
apprise,
clue someone in (informal),
put someone in the picture (informal),
tip someone off,
send word to,
give someone to understand,
make someone conversant (with)
in the sense of modernize
Definition
to make modern in style, methods, or equipment
There is a pressing need to modernize our electoral system.
Synonyms
update,
renew,
revamp,
remake,
renovate,
remodel,
rejuvenate,
make over,
face-lift,
bring up to date,
rebrand
in the sense of notify
Definition
to inform
The skipper notified the coastguard of the tragedy.
Synonyms
inform,
tell,
advise,
alert to,
announce,
warn,
acquaint with,
make known to,
apprise of
in the sense of renew
Definition
to take up again after a break
He renewed his attack on government policy.
Synonyms
recommence,
continue,
extend,
repeat,
resume,
prolong,
reopen,
recreate,
reaffirm,
re-establish,
rejuvenate,
regenerate,
restate,
begin again,
revitalize,
bring up to date
in the sense of revise
Definition
to prepare a new edition of (a previously printed work)
Three editors handled revising the articles.
Synonyms
edit,
correct,
alter,
update,
amend,
rewrite,
revamp,
rework,
redo,
rebrand,
emend
in the sense of streamline
Definition
to improve (something) by removing the parts that are least useful or profitable
They're making efforts to streamline their bureaucracy.
Synonyms
rationalize,
restructure,
reorganize,
modernize,
bring up to date,
make more efficient
in the sense of upgrade
Definition
to raise in value, importance, or esteem
Medical facilities are being reorganized and upgraded.