Offload: meaning, definitions and examples

Used often when speaking about releasing or getting rid of responsibilities or burdens, typically something troublesome.

• He tried to offload the difficult task onto his colleague.
• They needed to offload the surplus stock before the end of the fiscal year.

Generally used when moving something from one place or person to another, can be physical or abstract such as knowledge or data.

• She will transfer to the new department next month.
• They need to transfer the files to a secure server.

Frequently used to describe the process of removing goods from a vehicle or container, often in a physical and logistical sense.

• It took an hour to unload the truck.
• We need to unload these boxes before the store opens.

Commonly used in a business or trade context, referring to sending goods or services from one country to another.

• The company plans to export its products to several new markets in Asia.
• Brazil is planning to export more coffee beans this year.