unload

(-lōd′)

transitive verb

1. to remove or take off (a load, cargo, etc.)
2. to take a load, cargo, etc. from
1. to give vent to (one's grief, troubles, etc.); express or tell freely
2. to relieve of something that troubles, burdens, etc.
to remove the charge from (a gun)
to get rid of: unloading surplus goods

intransitive verb

to unload something

See unload in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb un·load·ed, un·load·ing, un·loads

verb, transitive

a. To remove the load or cargo from.
b. To discharge (cargo or a load).
a. To relieve of something burdensome or oppressive; unburden: unloaded the donkeys.
b. To give expression to (one's troubles or feelings); pour forth.
To remove the charge from (a firearm).
To dispose of, especially by selling in great quantity; dump.

verb, intransitive

To discharge a cargo or some other burden.

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