English Synonym Finder

offload

Definitions

To unload cargo, goods, or passengers from a vehicle or vessel.

To transfer excess work, data, or responsibilities to another person or system.

To get rid of something unwanted or burdensome by passing it on to someone else.

Examples

The ship docked at the harbor to offload its cargo of grain.

I need to offload some of my extra work to the junior team members so I can focus on the deadline.

Synonyms

unload dump discharge transfer unburden relieve distribute

Antonyms

load burden accumulate hoard retain collect gather