CEFR B2

anonymous ftp

noun

Meaning

A method of accessing a remote computer over the internet that allows users to retrieve files from a public directory without requiring a unique account or password.

Examples

Many open-source projects host their software distributions on an anonymous ftp site for public access.
The system administrator configured the server to support anonymous ftp so that anyone could download the documentation.

Synonyms: public download, open server, public repository, unauthenticated access

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anonymous ftp (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs ɛf.tiː.piː/

Definition

A method of accessing a remote computer over the internet that allows users to retrieve files from a public directory without requiring a unique account or password.

Examples

Many open-source projects host their software distributions on an anonymous ftp site for public access.
The system administrator configured the server to support anonymous ftp so that anyone could download the documentation.

How to Use anonymous ftp

use anonymous ftp (collocation): to employ this specific protocol for file transfer — "We use anonymous ftp to distribute our monthly software patches."
via anonymous ftp (prepositional phrase): by means of this protocol — "The files are available via anonymous ftp on our main server."

Synonyms of anonymous ftp

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