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unload
[ uhn-lohd ]
verb (used with object)
- to take the load from; remove the cargo or freight from:
to unload a truck; to unload a cart.
- to remove or discharge (a load, group of people, etc.):
to unload passengers.
- to remove the charge from (a firearm).
- to relieve of anything burdensome, oppressive, etc.:
He unloaded his responsibilities.
- to get rid of (goods, shares of stock, etc.) by sale in large quantities.
verb (used without object)
- to unload something.
- Informal. to relieve one's stress by talking, confessing, or the like.
unload
/ ʌnˈləʊd /
verb
- to remove a load or cargo from (a ship, lorry, etc)
- to discharge (cargo, freight, etc)
- tr to relieve of a burden or troubles
- tr to give vent to (anxiety, troubles, etc)
- tr to get rid of or dispose of (esp surplus goods)
- tr to remove the charge of ammunition from (a firearm)
Derived Forms
- unˈloader, noun
Other Words From
- un·loader noun
- self-un·loading adjective
Example Sentences
But analysts were skeptical of such a move by Comcast to unload its cable channel assets.
Across the street we pause at the old Spanish-style train station where major train lines like the Santa Fe used to unload passengers, including wealthy Castle Green guests.
Officials thought three extra minutes would give travellers more time to collect their tickets, reach their carriages and unload their luggage before the whistle blew.
Not only will gasoline prices rise, he said, “but now we’ll have ships docked at our ports spewing pollution while they’re unloading gasoline from countries that don’t have the same environmental standards that we have.”
Special counsel Jack Smith unloaded an October Surprise late Wednesday in his ongoing federal election case against Trump.
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