n. A communications protocol governing the transfer of files from one computer to another over a network. v. FTPed, FTP·ing, FTPs v.tr. To transfer (a file) using FTP. v.intr. To transfer a file using FTP. [F(ILE) T(RANSFER) P(ROTOCOL) (also styled file transfer protocol).] |
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