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offload

The correct spelling is offload.

How to pronounce offload

noun

IPA: /ˈɒf.ləʊd/

Say it like: Off-loa-d

The correct spelling is offload. The act of offloading something, or diverting it elsewhere. For example: "He offloaded the defective car onto an unsuspecting buyer."

Usage Examples

He offloaded the defective car onto an unsuspecting buyer.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The act of offloading something, or diverting it elsewhere.
  2. 2.The act of passing the ball to a team mate when tackled.

verb

  1. 1.To unload.
  2. 2.To get rid of things, work, or problems by passing them on to someone or something else.
  3. 3.To pass the ball.
  4. 4.(travel) to deny a person on a standby list due to lack of space.
  5. 5.(travel) to change a passengers' ticket status from "checked in" to "open", allowing further changes. (This applies regardless of whether the passenger has boarded the aircraft or not).

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