Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unload
verb
/ˌʌnˈloʊd/
Definition
To remove goods or cargo from a vehicle or container.
Examples
- The workers will unload the shipping containers at the dock.
- Please unload your bags from the car before coming inside.
- After the long trip, we finally had a chance to unload the luggage.
Meaning
To take something off, often from a truck, ship, or other transport, allowing it to be stored or used elsewhere.
Synonyms
- discharge
- empty
- remove
- offload
