unloading
ʌnˈləʊdɪŋ
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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.
discharging offloading
2.
emotionprocess of expressing or relieving emotions
  • Unloading his worries helped him feel better.
expressing releasing venting
3.
firearm safetyRareact of removing bullets from a firearmRare
  • He demonstrated safe unloading of the rifle at the range.
disarming emptying

Adjective

transportationmeant for removing goods from vehicles
  • We parked in the unloading zone.
discharging offloading
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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)

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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

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.

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  1. French:déchargement, de déchargement, ...
  2. German:Entladung, Entlade-, ...
  3. Italian:scarico, di scarico, ...
  4. Spanish:desembarque, de descarga, ...
  5. Portuguese:descarregamento, de descarregamento, ...
  6. Chinese:卸货, 卸货的, ...
  7. Japanese:荷降ろし, 荷降ろし用の, ...
  8. Arabic:تفريغ, تَفْريغِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְּרִיקַת מִטְעָן, לְפְּרִיקָה, ...
  10. Russian:разгрузка, разгрузочный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розвантаження, розвантажувальний, ...
  12. Hindi:माल उतारना, अनलोडिंग, ...
unload
ʌnˈloʊd

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.
discharge offload
2.
disposaltr.get rid of or dispose of somethingtr.
  • He decided to unload his old furniture.
discard dispose shed
3.
psychologyintr.express emotions or thoughts to relieve burdenintr.
  • She needed to unload her worries to a friend.
discharge vent
4.
firearmstr.remove bullets from a firearmtr.
  • Always unload your gun before cleaning it.
disarm
5.
technologytr.TECH.remove something from computer memorytr.TECH.
  • The program will unload unnecessary files from memory.
delete remove
6.
aviationtr.TECH.reduce load on an aircraft's wingtr.TECH.
  • The pilot had to unload the plane during turbulence.
lighten offload
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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.

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  1. French:décharger, se débarrasser, ...
  2. German:entladen, loswerden, ...
  3. Italian:scaricare, sbarazzarsi, ...
  4. Spanish:descargar, deshacerse, ...
  5. Portuguese:descarregar, desfazer-se, ...
  6. Chinese:卸下, 处理掉, ...
  7. Japanese:降ろす, 処分する, ...
  8. Arabic:فَرَّغَ, تَخَلَّصَ من, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִפְרוֹק, לְהִיפָּטֵר מִ, ...
  10. Russian:разгружать, избавиться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розвантажувати, позбутися, ...
  12. Hindi:माल उतारना, हटा देना, ...
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