update

Definition

  • verb: to change (something) by including the most recent information
  • verb: to bring up to date
  • often + 'on'
  • synonyms: antedate, backdate, be dated

Examples

  • an 'updated' [='modern, up-to-date'] version of a classic story

  • We receive daily 'updates on' homes for sale in the area.

  • I haven't heard the latest weather 'update'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) A slight one in French. My German's clean, sir. You're reassigned to me. Grab your gear. We're going to Neuville. When was this updated? As of , sir. Uh, sir... These two axes advance south... Sir, there are Germans in Neuville. (..)
    1998 Saving Private Ryan
  • (..) The party's over! Everybody, go home! I've spent hours watching what people do when they log on. How they check their friends' status updates. Wait. That's weird. Why did the music stop? Check to see which one of their friends changed their profiles, changed their photos' (..)
    2010 The Social Network
  • (..) Good. Because if I want sarcasm, I'll talk to my children, thank you very much. - Good evening, . - Good evening, M. The prime minister's waiting for an update. Proceed with your briefing, Mr Tanner. Thank you. Yes, after the distress signal, your helicopter took off and the Russians (..)
    1995 GoldenEye