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verb (used with object)
1.
to take the load from; remove the cargo or freight from: to unload a truck; to unload a cart.
2.
to remove or discharge (a load, group of people, etc.): to unload passengers.
3.
to remove the charge from (a firearm).
4.
to relieve of anything burdensome, oppressive, etc.: He unloaded his responsibilities.
5.
to get rid of (goods, shares of stock, etc.) by sale in large quantities.
verb (used without object)
6.
to unload something.
7.
Informal. to relieve one's stress by talking, confessing, or the like.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to remove a load or cargo from (a ship, lorry, etc) |
| 2. | to discharge (cargo, freight, etc) |
| 3. | (tr) to relieve of a burden or troubles |
| 4. | (tr) to give vent to (anxiety, troubles, etc) |
| 5. | (tr) to get rid of or dispose of (esp surplus goods) |
| 6. | (tr) to remove the charge of ammunition from (a firearm) |
| un'loader | |
| —n | |
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Slang Dictionary
unload definition
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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Example sentences
Overloaded vehicles carrying farm produce have not been required to unload and drivers have been given lighter fines.
Use caution when stepping off the curb to load or unload your bike.
The user bags items while shopping, thus avoiding having to unload and reload the cart at the register.
It also saves you time since you don't have to unload a car full of equipment and pitch a tent.
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