offload

Plural: offloads

Verb

Verb Forms: offloaded, offloading, offloads

To unload cargo or responsibility from something.
transfer to a peripheral device, of computer data
take the load off (a container or vehicle)
- "offload the van"
To unload.
To get rid of things, work, or problems by passing them on to someone or something else.
To pass the ball.
To deny a person on a standby list due to lack of space.
To change a passengers' ticket status from "checked in" to "open", allowing further changes. (This applies regardless of whether the passenger has boarded the aircraft or not).

Noun

The act of offloading something, or diverting it elsewhere.
The act of passing the ball to a team mate when tackled.

Examples

He offloaded the defective car onto an unsuspecting buyer.
Sometimes you need to OFFLOAD low-value letters to improve your rack for future plays.
The driver of the car carrier offloaded the cars at the dealership.

Origin / Etymology

From off- + load.

Synonyms

unlade, unload, ;, fob off, foist, palm off, pass off, pawn off

Antonyms

load up

Scrabble Score: 14

offload: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
offload: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
offload: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

offload: valid Words With Friends Word