offload

Plural: offloads

Verb

• 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."
• "The driver of the car carrier offloaded the cars at the dealership."

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

load up

Related Words

download, upload