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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"No World Cup, I'm not doing the World Cup. I am just going to chill," Nowell told the RugbyPass Offload podcast.
From BBC • May 23, 2023
Image: Sheena Vasani While you’re at it, prevent your iPhone from running out of space in the future by heading to the App Store option under Settings and toggling on the Offload Unused Apps switch.
From The Verge • Mar. 28, 2022
Click on the app and select Offload App.
From The Verge • Mar. 28, 2022
Offload Unused Apps will automatically remove little-used apps to free up space on your phone.
From The Verge • Jun. 7, 2017
Offload songs from your mobile device onto the cloud, and you can easily double or triple the size of your music collection.
From Time • Mar. 3, 2015
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