Unload: meaning, definitions and examples

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unload

[ ʌnˈloʊd ]

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shipping

To remove a load or cargo from a vehicle, ship, or aircraft.

Synonyms

discharge, empty, offload

Examples of usage

The workers unloaded the truck quickly and efficiently.
Please make sure to unload the goods carefully to avoid any damage.

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computing

To remove or install software or data from a computer or device.

Synonyms

delete, remove, uninstall

Examples of usage

I need to unload this program to free up space on my computer.
The technician will unload the new update onto your device.

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military

The act of removing ammunition from a gun or weapon.

Synonyms

discharge, eject, extract

Examples of usage

The soldiers performed a quick and efficient unload of their weapons.
Make sure to perform a safety check before the unload process.

Translations

Translations of the word "unload" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descarregar

🇮🇳 उतारना

🇩🇪 entladen

🇮🇩 membongkar

🇺🇦 розвантажувати

🇵🇱 rozładować

🇯🇵 荷を下ろす (ni o orosu)

🇫🇷 décharger

🇪🇸 descargar

🇹🇷 boşaltmak

🇰🇷 내리다 (naerida)

🇸🇦 تفريغ (tafrigh)

🇨🇿 vyložit

🇸🇰 vyložiť

🇨🇳 卸载 (xièzài)

🇸🇮 razložiti

🇮🇸 aflesta

🇰🇿 түсіру

🇬🇪 გადმოტვირთვა (gadmotvirtva)

🇦🇿 boşaltmaq

🇲🇽 descargar

Word origin

The word 'unload' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'load'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century. The concept of unloading has been essential in various fields such as transportation, computing, and military, where the removal of cargo, data, or ammunition is crucial for operations.

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