updateup·date1 /ʌpˈdeɪt/ verb [transitiveT]1to change something such as a report or computer file so that it includes new informationThese staff have responsibility for updating the database.
The July savings figures have been updated to include projections from managers.
2to give someone the most recent information about somethingupdate somebody on somethingThe company has agreed to meet creditors to update them on its financial status.
3to change something to make it more modernWe are updating our telephone system.