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Rareoffload
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.The act of offloading something, or diverting it elsewhere.
- 2.The act of passing the ball to a team mate when tackled.
verb
- 1.To unload.
- 2.To get rid of things, work, or problems by passing them on to someone or something else.
- 3.To pass the ball.
- 4.(travel) to deny a person on a standby list due to lack of space.
- 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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