offload
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈɔfloʊd/
KK: /ɔfˈloʊd/
intransitive verb
Definition
To remove goods or cargo from a vehicle or container.
Example
The truck will offload the supplies at the warehouse.
Tense Forms
Past: offloaded
Past Participle: offloaded
Conversation
Did you see how quickly they offload the truck yesterday?
Yeah, it was impressive! They worked like a well-oiled machine.
I wonder if they do that every day.
Probably! It’s a lot easier when everyone knows their role.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
unload
discharge
release
Antonyms
load
burden
retain
transitive verb
Definition
To transfer or unload something, often data or responsibility, to another person or device.
Example
The company decided to offload some of its responsibilities to a third-party service.
Tense Forms
Past: offloaded
Past Participle: offloaded
Conversation
I need to offload some of this work to meet the deadline.
That sounds stressful! What can I help you with?
Could you take care of the report while I handle the presentation?
Root Explanation
Offload → It is formed from "off-" (meaning away or from) and "load" (from Old English "ladan", meaning to carry or to load). The word "offload" means to remove a load or to carry something away from a place.
Memory Tip
Think of 'removing a load' ('off-') from a place — that's what offload means.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.