offload

American  

[awf-lohd, of-] / ˈɔfˌloʊd, ˈɒf- /

Or off-load

verb (used with or without object)

1. to unload.

2. Digital Technology. to transfer (data) from a computer or other digital device to another digital device.

   Fill the camera's memory card, then offload your photos to your PC.

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Other Word Forms

• offloader noun

Etymology

Origin of offload

First recorded in 1840–50; off ( def. ) + load ( def. )

Example Sentences

A source with knowledge of the situation said the containers were offloaded at Manila's port on Sunday at 10:27 am.

From Barron's

In sparkling form, full-back Hendy was also instrumental in the Saints' second try, running a beautiful loop to isolate defenders, before offloading to Ramm who eventually fed Coles for another superb attacking score.

From BBC

Chief Scientific Officer John Robinson made the largest sale, offloading 90,000 shares, following positive trial results for an experimental cancer treatment.

From Barron's

Executives at Saks Global have signaled plans to shore up cash by offloading stores, or raising emergency financing.

From Los Angeles Times

A Saudi-led coalition targeted a large quantity of weapons and combat vehicles that were being offloaded in Yemen from ships coming from the UAE, the Saudi news agency reported Tuesday.

From Barron's