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Definition of unloading - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cargo removalact of removing cargo from a vehicle or vessel
- The unloading of the ship took several hours.
2.
emotionprocess of expressing or relieving emotions
- Unloading his worries helped him feel better.
3.
firearm safetyRare act of removing bullets from a firearmRare
- He demonstrated safe unloading of the rifle at the range.
Adjective
transportationmeant for removing goods from vehicles
- We parked in the unloading zone.
Expressions with unloading
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activity of moving goods onto and off vehicles or equipment
A fee is charged for loading and unloading at the port.
Origin of unloading
Old English, un (not) + hladan (to load)
Terms with unloading included in their meaning
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logistics
place designated for loading and unloading goods
maritime
structure extending into water for loading and unloading ships
logistics
area for loading and unloading goods
transport area
area designated for loading and unloading goods
transportation
area next to the curb for parking, stopping, loading or unloading
unloading
release a heavy burden or load
mechanical
loading, unloading, and moving goods using machines
unloading
unload goods from a vehicle or container
transportation
hydraulic platform at the rear of a vehicle for loading and unloading
loading process
process of unloading and reloading for a trip
shipping
port handling loading and unloading of shipping containers
goods transfer
platform for loading and unloading goods
transportation
location for loading or unloading oil from transport
maritime
structure for loading and unloading ships
unloading
unload a heavy burden or cargo
maritime
tie a boat to a dock for loading or unloading
construction
add a quay along a shoreline for loading and unloading
cargo
unloading goods from a vehicle
shipping
seller pays for transport and unloading at destination port
maritime
payment for quick loading or unloading of a ship
cargo handler
laborer loading and unloading ships
transportation
truck with a tilting platform for unloading
construction
vehicle for transporting and unloading loose materials
shipping
additional days allowed for loading or unloading cargo
Examples of unloading in a sentence
Unloading at the warehouse took all day. Unloading emotions can be therapeutic. She found unloading her feelings to be helpful. The instructor emphasized the importance of unloading before cleaning the gun. Unloading was the first step in the firearm safety course. The unloading area is clearly marked.
Only unloading vehicles are allowed here.
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- French:déchargement, de déchargement, ...
- German:Entladung, Entlade-, ...
- Italian:scarico, di scarico, ...
- Spanish:desembarque, de descarga, ...
- Portuguese:descarregamento, de descarregamento, ...
- Chinese:卸货, 卸货的, ...
- Japanese:荷降ろし, 荷降ろし用の, ...
- Arabic:تفريغ, تَفْريغِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:פְּרִיקַת מִטְעָן, לְפְּרִיקָה, ...
- Russian:разгрузка, разгрузочный, ...
- Ukrainian:розвантаження, розвантажувальний, ...
- Hindi:माल उतारना, अनलोडिंग, ...
Definition of unload - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
transportationtr./intr. remove cargo from a vehicle or containertr./intr.
- They will unload the truck at the warehouse.
2.
disposaltr. get rid of or dispose of somethingtr.
- He decided to unload his old furniture.
3.
psychologyintr. express emotions or thoughts to relieve burdenintr.
- She needed to unload her worries to a friend.
4.
firearmstr. remove bullets from a firearmtr.
- Always unload your gun before cleaning it.
5.
technologytr. TECH. remove something from computer memorytr. TECH.
- The program will unload unnecessary files from memory.
6.
aviationtr. TECH. reduce load on an aircraft's wingtr. TECH.
- The pilot had to unload the plane during turbulence.
Expressions with unload
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forcefully express emotions or problems to someone
She unloaded on her friend about her bad day.
Origin of unload
Old English, un- (not) + hladan (to load)
Examples of unload in a sentence
Please unload the boxes from the van. She plans to unload her stockpile of books. They need to unload the excess inventory quickly. He decided to unload his frustrations in his journal. After a long day, she unloaded her thoughts during a walk. He forgot to unload the rifle after the hunt.
Make sure to unload the weapon before storing it. The system will automatically unload cached data. You need to unload the software after use. To maintain balance, the crew needed to unload quickly. Unloading was necessary to ensure a safe landing.
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- French:décharger, se débarrasser, ...
- German:entladen, loswerden, ...
- Italian:scaricare, sbarazzarsi, ...
- Spanish:descargar, deshacerse, ...
- Portuguese:descarregar, desfazer-se, ...
- Chinese:卸下, 处理掉, ...
- Japanese:降ろす, 処分する, ...
- Arabic:فَرَّغَ, تَخَلَّصَ من, ...
- Hebrew:לִפְרוֹק, לְהִיפָּטֵר מִ, ...
- Russian:разгружать, избавиться, ...
- Ukrainian:розвантажувати, позбутися, ...
- Hindi:माल उतारना, हटा देना, ...
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