Offload: meaning, definitions and examples

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offload

 

[ ˈɒfləʊd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

computing

To transfer (data or software) from a computer to another device or system, typically to free up space or improve performance.

Synonyms

export, transfer, unload

Examples of usage

  • We need to offload these files onto an external hard drive.
  • The server offloads processing tasks to a separate unit for better efficiency.

Translations

Translations of the word "offload" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descarregar

🇮🇳 उतारना

🇩🇪 entladen

🇮🇩 memindahkan

🇺🇦 розвантажити

🇵🇱 rozładować

🇯🇵 降ろす

🇫🇷 décharger

🇪🇸 descargar

🇹🇷 boşaltmak

🇰🇷 내리다

🇸🇦 تفريغ

🇨🇿 vyložit

🇸🇰 vyložiť

🇨🇳 卸载

🇸🇮 razložiti

🇮🇸 afhlaða

🇰🇿 түсіру

🇬🇪 გადმოტვირთვა

🇦🇿 boşaltmaq

🇲🇽 descargar

Etymology

The term 'offload' originated in the computing industry, where it refers to the process of transferring data or software from one device to another. It gained popularity with the increasing need for optimizing storage space and improving system performance. The concept of offloading tasks to dedicated units or devices has become a common practice in modern computing environments.

See also: download, downloader, load, loaded, overload, unload, upload.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,117 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.