offload
Americanverb (used with or without object)
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to unload.
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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.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of offload
First recorded in 1840–50; off ( def. ) + load ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Data-center builders are racing to offload stakes worth billions.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
De Beers is majority-owned by British mining giant Anglo American, which is seeking to offload its stake as the natural diamond market faces intense pressure from laboratory-grown gems.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
It set up an absorbing final quarter, and after Love's penalty pushed the All Blacks' lead out to four, Jordan conjured another clutch finish after a neat Luke Jacobsen offload.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
The company says its healthcare AI work will accelerate drug-discovery research and regulatory reviews of clinical trials, adding that doctors can use AI to offload administrative work and spend more time with patients.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
He would need someone to place wooden blocks on the trailer so he could offload the stack.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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