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View synonyms for unload
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)
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Derived Forms
- unˈloader, noun
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Other Words From
- un·loader noun
- self-un·loading adjective
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Example Sentences
What federal prosecutors asked for, beyond unloading Chrome:
From New York Times
In July, she decided to unload the entire enterprise, now called Paramount Global, to the Larry Ellison family.
From Los Angeles Times
We hired movers in New York to help us unload the truck; their services cost $550.
From Salon
But analysts were skeptical of such a move by Comcast to unload its cable channel assets.
From Los Angeles Times
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.
From Los Angeles Times
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