offload

/ˈɒflɒʊd/

Definitions

1. verb

to transfer or move something to a new location or to a different person or organization, especially in order to reduce one’s own responsibility or burden

“The company decided to offload the redundant equipment to a recycling center.”

2. noun

the act of transferring or moving something to a new location or to a different person or organization

“The offload of the cargo was completed within a few hours.”

3. noun

the amount or quantity of something that is transferred or moved

“The offload of the shipment was lower than expected due to various delays.”

4. verb

to reduce or decrease the amount or quantity of something, such as a financial burden or a responsibility

“The company tried to offload its debts by selling some of its assets.”

Synonyms

  • shift
  • transfer
  • unload

Antonyms

  • accumulate
  • increase