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Meaning of offload

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

offload

Pronunciation:/ˈɒf.ləʊd//ˈɑfloʊd/

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of offloading something, or diverting it elsewhere.

  2. The act of passing the ball to a team mate when tackled.

verb

Definitions

  1. To unload.

  2. To get rid of things, work, or problems by passing them on to someone or something else.

    Example: He offloaded the defective car onto an unsuspecting buyer.

  3. To pass the ball.

  4. (travel) to deny a person on a standby list due to lack of space.