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unload

[ uhn-lohd ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to take the load from; remove the cargo or freight from:

    to unload a truck; to unload a cart.

  2. to remove or discharge (a load, group of people, etc.):

    to unload passengers.

  3. to remove the charge from (a firearm).
  4. to relieve of anything burdensome, oppressive, etc.:

    He unloaded his responsibilities.

  5. to get rid of (goods, shares of stock, etc.) by sale in large quantities.


verb (used without object)

  1. to unload something.
  2. Informal. to relieve one's stress by talking, confessing, or the like.

unload

/ ÊŒ²Ôˈ±ôəʊ»å /

verb

  1. to remove a load or cargo from (a ship, lorry, etc)
  2. to discharge (cargo, freight, etc)
  3. tr to relieve of a burden or troubles
  4. tr to give vent to (anxiety, troubles, etc)
  5. tr to get rid of or dispose of (esp surplus goods)
  6. tr to remove the charge of ammunition from (a firearm)
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Derived Forms

  • ³Ü²Ôˈ±ô´Ç²¹»å±ð°ù, noun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ³Ü²Ô·±ô´Ç²¹»åİù noun
  • ²õ±ð±ô´Ú-³Ü²Ô·±ô´Ç²¹»åi²Ô²µ adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of unload1

First recorded in 1515–25; un- 2 + load
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"People were stopping in the middle of the road to unload their bags," she said.

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Ireland - like Italy in Rome - struggled once Galthie unloaded this powerful bench early in the second half, resulting in the most points the French have ever scored in Dublin.

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In boxing parlance, Scotland were stuck on the ropes, almost defenceless, eyes rolling in the back of their head as Wales unloaded.

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Galthie unloaded his bench, which included seven forwards, early in the second half and that impact helped maintain the high intensity to allow France's backs to cause more damage in the final quarter.

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"In these types of conditions where it's a little bit colder and you can't really get the ball out of his strike zone, he can just unload and not miss. It's tough."

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