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.
  1. to remove the charge from (a gun)
  2. 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
  1. a. To remove the load or cargo from.
    b. To discharge (cargo or a load).
  2. a. To relieve of something burdensome or oppressive; unburden: unloaded the donkeys.
    b. To give expression to (one's troubles or feelings); pour forth.
  3. To remove the charge from (a firearm).
  4. To dispose of, especially by selling in great quantity; dump.
verb, intransitive
To discharge a cargo or some other burden.

Related Forms:

  • un·loadˈer noun

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