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unload

[ uhn-lohd ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

to take the load from; remove the cargo or freight from:
to unload a truck; to unload a cart.
to remove or discharge (a load, group of people, etc.):
to unload passengers.
to remove the charge from (a firearm).
to relieve of anything burdensome, oppressive, etc.:
He unloaded his responsibilities.
to get rid of (goods, shares of stock, etc.) by sale in large quantities.

unload

/ ʌnˈləʊd /

Origin of unload¹

First recorded in 1515–25; un- ² + load

A punching bag as treasury secretary, Geithner finally gets to unload in ‘Stress Test.’

After the exam, they often invite applicants to unload any mental burdens they might be carrying.

Obama hangs on to his lead in swing states, especially Ohio, as Romney aides unload on Chris Christie.

I have the sense that Palin would really like to unload on Mitt and campaign for Newt.

Which is why it was refreshing to see former Utah governor Jon Huntsman unload on rivals for appealing to the fringes.

Three times that morning we had to unload the mules, hand the packs across the obstructions, and load again on the further side.

Alice returned to her new companion, and Edward and Pablo continued to unload the cart.

This is our first experience with la porteuse, and we wait for her to stoop, camel-like, to unload.

The merchants began to unload their goods, in order to sell or exchange them.

Wasn't it pleasant to unload, and deposit all things in a place of safety!

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