verb
- removed cargo or passengers from a vehicle, ship, or aircraft
- transferred a task, responsibility, or burden to someone or something else
- sold or disposed of something, especially quickly or in large quantities
Usage: informal
Examples
- The crew offloaded the cargo at the port.
- She offloaded her heavy backpack at the campsite.
- The manager offloaded the project to his assistant.
- He offloaded his responsibilities before going on vacation.
- The company offloaded thousands of shares yesterday.
- They offloaded the old inventory at discounted prices.