offload

Word parts

off- + load

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɒf.ləʊd/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌɑfˈloʊd/ or /ˈɑfloʊd/

Verb

Plain form offload

Third-person singular offloads

Past tense offloaded

Past participle offloaded

Present participle offloading

1. (transitive) If you offload something, you unload it.
2. (transitive) If you offload something, you get rid of things or problems by passing them to someone or something else.

   He offloaded the defective car onto an unsuspecting buyer.

3. (transitive) (aviation) If someone is offloaded from an aircraft, they are denied boarding due to the lack of space.

   Passengers were offloaded as the plane was overbooked.