Downlinking

/ˈdaʊnˌlɪŋkɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of downlink; currently transmitting data or signals from a satellite or remote source down to a receiving station.

Etymology

Present participle form of 'downlink,' using the '-ing' suffix (Old English '-ing') to indicate ongoing or continuous action.

Kelly Says

The '-ing' suffix is one of English's oldest tools, used for 2,000+ years to show action in progress—we use it constantly in speech without thinking!

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