offload
Translation
to unload, to get rid of, to transfer
Examples
They offloaded the cargo from the ship.
They offloaded the cargo from the ship.
She offloaded her tasks onto her assistant.
She offloaded her tasks onto her assistant.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from sth.)) to unload (sth.) from (sth.) They offloaded the cargo from the ship.
((sth.)) ((onto sb.)) to pass on (sth.) to (sb.) She offloaded her tasks onto her assistant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unload, discharge, dump; Antonyms: load, take on
Etymology
From 'off' (away from) and 'load' (a burden). Literally, to take a load off.
Memory Tips
Picture taking a heavy backpack 'off' your shoulders and 'loading' it onto the ground.