Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

off-load

verb
ˈɔfˌloʊd
Definition
To remove a load or burden from something; to unload.
Examples
  • After the truck off-loaded the groceries, it drove away.
  • She decided to off-load her responsibilities to a colleague during the busy season.
Meaning
The act of transferring responsibilities or burdens to someone else or to remove goods from a vehicle or storage.
Synonyms
  • Unload
  • Transfer
  • Relieve
  • Discharge