unload
/ʌnˈloʊd/ · un·loaded
verb
- To remove the load or cargo from (a vehicle, etc.). The crew worked tirelessly to unload the ship.
- To remove (the load or cargo) from a vehicle, etc. The farmer used a forklift to unload bales of hay from the truck.
- To deposit one's load or cargo. The hikers had to unload their packs before climbing the steep trail.
verb
- To remove the load or cargo from (a vehicle, etc.) without using mechanical assistance. The team of porters had to unload the heavy crates by hand.
Did you know? The word 'unload' has been used in various contexts, including transportation, logistics, and even space exploration, where astronauts have to unload cargo from spacecraft.