to update
Third Person
updates
Present Participle
updating
Past Tense
updated
Past Participle
updated
1
to make something more useful or modern by adding the most recent information to it, improving its faults, or making new features available for it
transitive
- She decided to update her resume with her most recent job experience.
- They needed to update the kitchen appliances to match the modern decor.
- The website undergoes regular maintenance to update its content and improve user experience.
- I updated my calendar with the latest meeting times and events.
- The article was updated to include new research findings.
2
to make improvements or changes to software, apps, or electronic devices to enhance their features or fix issues
transitive
- He updated his phone's software to the latest version for improved performance.
- She updated her computer's antivirus program to protect against the latest threats.
- The software developer released a patch to update the game with new features and fixes.
- They updated the navigation system in the car to include the latest maps.
- The company regularly updates its social media profiles with fresh content.