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to upgrade the RAM

to upgrade the RAM

3.4
Put more memory into a computer so it can run more programs
  • phrasal verb
  • Specialized
translation icon : mejorar la RAM
  • You can upgrade the RAM in your laptop to improve its performance.

Examples

  • If you can upgrade the RAM easily on your netbook, do it.

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  • Samsung was kind enough to include an easy-access panel on the floor that lets you upgrade the RAM, hard drive, and wireless tag subsequently if you decide that's crucial (more on that presently in the review).

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  • However, if a user wants to upgrade the RAM in their computer, the price will increase relative to the amount of RAM that is purchased.

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  • To run the latest software, I will upgrade the RAM of my desktop computer.

  • Many gamers find it essential to upgrade the RAM for smoother gameplay.

Antonyms

to reduce
∞ 1.6

To make something smaller in amount, size, or number

Surface Forms

upgrade the RAM infinitive
upgraded the RAM past
upgraded the RAM past participle
upgrading the RAM present participle
upgrades the RAM third person singular

Morphology

upgrade + the + RAM

The meaning is directly compositional: 'upgrade' (to improve or update) applied to 'RAM' (computer memory) clearly yields 'increase or improve the computer's memory capacity.' This is a literal verb + object construction and follows ordinary English composition patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

The phrase upgrade the RAM comes from the idea of giving a computer more 'short-term memory', called RAM, like adding more desk space so it can hold more tasks at once. So, to upgrade the RAM means to install more or better RAM so the computer can run more programs or work faster.