CEFR B1

preload

verb

Meaning

To load data or software into a computer's memory or storage before it is needed, in order to speed up access or performance.

Examples

The app will preload the necessary files when you first install it.
Video streaming services often preload the next few seconds of a video to ensure smooth playback.

Synonyms: load, install, buffer, anticipate

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preload (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈpriːloʊd/

Definition

To load data or software into a computer's memory or storage before it is needed, in order to speed up access or performance.

Examples

The app will preload the necessary files when you first install it.
Video streaming services often preload the next few seconds of a video to ensure smooth playback.
Gamers appreciate when games preload levels in the background.

How to Use preload

preload something (verb): To load something in advance. — "The system preloads the next chapter of the book."
preload something into something (verb): To load something into a specific location or system in advance. — "We preload the application into the device's memory."

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