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to preload

to preload

3 5.0
To load something in advance so it is ready to use
  • verb
  • /ˈpriˌloʊd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : precargar
  • You may want to preload the video so it is ready to go.
  • preloaded software
  • preloaded sound
  • preloaded designs

And the lay the the software is preloaded with the route that it should follow.

Examples

  • For a high-tech solution, you can use a laptop computer with PowerPoint or other presentation software to preload the MAPS questions onto individual slides.

    Academic text (2012)

  • You should preload the software before the update to ensure a smooth installation.

  • The devices come out of the box with the carrier's proper APN settings preloaded in the software.

    Blog text (29)

  • I've noticed that Chrome shoots memory usage up a lot when preloading audio files.

    Blog text (24)

  • I hear it'll come preloaded with Instagram and lots of rad filters.

    Blog text (25)

  • To further limit the distractions on the iPad, the teacher can combine all the preloaded apps that cannot be removed into one folder.

    Academic text (2014)

  • Many smartphones allow users to preload their favorite apps for quick access.

  • Before the presentation, he decided to preload the slides to avoid any delays.

Synonyms

to load
vsto preload
  • Specialized
140 3.9

To move a file or program into a computer's memory for use

happens earlier to make resources ready before they are needed
to preinstall
vsto preload
  • Specialized
1 4.1

Put software on a device before you use it

is used more broadly to prepare items in advance for immediate use
to prefetch
vsto preload
  • Specialized
6.8

To load data in advance so it is ready faster when needed

is a broader advance preparation for immediate availability not only for performance

How Ready

to preinstall
  • Specialized
1 4.1
to preload
  • Specialized
3 5.0
to prepare
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

preload infinitive
preloaded past
preloaded past participle
preloading present participle
preloads third person singular

Morphology

preload = load (transparent) = pre + load

This is a standard and easily interpretable use of 'pre-' meaning 'in advance' added to 'load'.

Etymology

Preload is formed from pre- 'before' and load 'to put in place', so as a verb it means to load or install something in advance so it is ready to use when you need it.