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Meaning of the word unload in English

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unload

US /ʌnˈloʊd/
UK /ʌnˈloʊd/
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Verb

1.

remove goods from (a vehicle, ship, or container)

Example:
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They began to unload the truck.
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It took hours to unload the cargo from the ship.
Synonym:
dischargeoffloademptyunburdendeplete
2.

remove the ammunition from (a firearm)

Example:
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Always unload a gun before cleaning it.
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He carefully unloaded the rifle.
Synonym:
disarmemptyclear
3.

get rid of (something unwanted) by selling it or passing it on to someone else

Example:
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He needed to unload his old car before buying a new one.
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The company decided to unload some of its less profitable assets.
Synonym:
dispose ofsell offget rid ofdivest
4.

express or get rid of (strong feelings or a lot of information) by talking or writing

Example:
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She needed to unload her worries on someone.
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He used his journal to unload his thoughts and feelings.
Synonym:
ventexpressreleasedisburdenconfide
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