Unload: meaning, definitions and examples

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unload

 

[ สŒnหˆloสŠd ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น descarregar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคคเคพเคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช entladen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membongkar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะฒะฐะฝั‚ะฐะถัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozล‚adowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ทใ‚’ไธ‹ใ‚ใ™ (ni o orosu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcharger

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ descargar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boลŸaltmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚ด๋ฆฌ๋‹ค (naerida)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูุฑูŠุบ (tafrigh)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyloลพit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyloลพiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธ่ฝฝ (xiรจzร i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razloลพiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aflesta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏัั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒ›แƒแƒขแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ—แƒ•แƒ (gadmotvirtva)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boลŸaltmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ descargar

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,665, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.