Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
offload
verb
/ˈɔːf.loʊd/
Definition
To remove a burden or responsibility from oneself or transfer it to someone else.
Examples
- After the meeting, she decided to offload some of her tasks to her assistant.
- The truck will offload the cargo at the distribution center.
- He tried to offload his problems onto his friends, seeking their advice.
Meaning
Offloading typically involves transferring goods, tasks, or responsibilities from one person or entity to another, often to relieve oneself of a load or to manage tasks more efficiently.
Synonyms
- unload
- divest
- shift
- delegate
