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

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Etymology

Origin of offload

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

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

offload

Unilever spun off its business into Magnum Ice Cream, while Nestle said in February would offload the rest of its ice-cream unit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

She said she worried that executives could offload stock if they expected the value to drop.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Rising volatility and erratic price signals frequently result in these institutions withdrawing, reducing the capacity for investors to offload positions.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

Daniel's easy run-in on the wing got Wigan going after the break before Field raced in from Farrell's offload to continue the rout.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

But even the best software isn’t smart enough to assign trees reliably, so writers cannot offload the task of minding the tree onto their word processors.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

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