Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unloading

Verb
/ʌnˈloʊdɪŋ/
Definition
The act of removing goods from a vehicle or container.
Examples
  • The unloading of the freight at the dock took several hours.
  • After unloading the boxes, they stacked them neatly in the warehouse.
  • The team worked efficiently, unloading the delivery in record time.
Meaning
Unloading refers to the process of taking items or cargo out of a transport vehicle, such as a truck, ship, or train.
Synonyms
  • Discharging
  • Offloading
  • Removing
  • Emptying