Unload

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈloʊd/

Definitions of unload

noun the act of unloading cargo or goods

Example Sentences

A1 I asked for help to unload the groceries from the car.

A2 The workers were instructed to unload the boxes carefully.

B1 The dock workers were responsible for unloading the cargo from the ship.

B2 The team worked together to efficiently unload the truck.

C1 The logistics company had a system in place to quickly unload shipments.

C2 The automated conveyor belt system was designed to unload items with precision.

verb to remove a load or cargo from a vehicle or container

Example Sentences

A1 I need help to unload the groceries from the car.

A2 The workers will unload the truck once it arrives at the warehouse.

B1 Please unload the dishwasher before dinner.

B2 The team will unload the equipment from the van and set it up for the event.

C1 The cargo ship will unload its containers at the port tomorrow morning.

C2 The crew worked together to unload the supplies quickly and efficiently.

Examples of unload in a Sentence

formal The workers will unload the shipment of goods from the truck.

informal Can you help me unload the groceries from the car?

slang Let's get together and unload all the juicy gossip.

figurative She needed to unload her emotions and finally opened up to her therapist.

Grammatical Forms of unload

• past tense: unloaded
• plural: unloads
• comparative: more unloaded
• superlative: most unloaded
• present tense: unload
• future tense: will unload
• perfect tense: has unloaded
• continuous tense: is unloading
• singular: unloads
• positive degree: unload
• infinitive: to unload
• gerund: unloading
• participle: unloaded

Origin and Evolution of unload

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unload' originated from the Old English word 'unlādan', which is a combination of 'un-' (indicating reversal) and 'lādan' (to load).

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unload' has retained its original meaning of removing a load or burden from a vehicle or person. However, it has also expanded to metaphorically refer to getting rid of something unwanted or burdensome, such as responsibilities or emotions.