unload

//ʌnˈloʊd//
B1Frequency Level 10Neutral
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Verb

unloadInfinitive
unloadPresent tense
unloadedPast tense
unloadedPast participle
unloadingPresent participle
unloadsThird-person singular
1

To remove goods, cargo, or contents from a vehicle, container, or storage area.

We need to unload the boxes from the truck.

2

To remove ammunition from a firearm.

Always unload your gun before cleaning it.

3

To relieve oneself of something burdensome, such as worries, responsibilities, or unwanted possessions.

She needed to unload her worries to a close friend.

4

To sell off large quantities of goods or assets, often quickly or at a low price.

The company decided to unload its old inventory at a discount.