I. up ‧ date 1 /ʌpˈdeɪt/ BrE AmE verb [transitive]
1 . to add the most recent information to something:
The files need updating.
2 . to make something more modern in the way it looks or operates:
plans to update manufacturing procedures
3 . spoken to tell someone the most recent information about a situation
update somebody on something
Can you update me on what’s been happening?
II. up ‧ date 2 /ˈʌpdeɪt/ BrE AmE noun [countable]
1 . the most recent news or information about something:
a news update
update on
The report provides a brief update on the progress of the project.
2 . a change or addition to a computer ↑ file so that it has the most recent information