off-load

The word “off-load” has 2 syllables: off-load.

It's pronounced as /ˈɔfˌloʊd/.


What is synonym and antonym for off-load?

In the thesaurus, “off-load” has 38 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for off-load along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for off-load

  • advance
  • blow
  • carry
  • change
  • clear out
  • climb
  • cross
  • discharge
  • disgorge
  • drift
  • drive
  • dump
  • empty
  • flow
  • fly
  • get rid of
  • go
  • jettison
  • jump
  • leave
  • migrate
  • proceed
  • progress
  • propel
  • push
  • relocate
  • remove
  • run
  • shift
  • ship
  • switch
  • transfer
  • transport
  • travel
  • unload
  • unpack
  • walk
  • withdraw

Antonyms for off-load

  • cease
  • come
  • continue
  • decline
  • decrease
  • discourage
  • dissuade
  • face
  • fill
  • halt
  • hold
  • keep
  • lade
  • load
  • pack
  • remain
  • repress
  • retreat
  • retrogress
  • stay
  • stop
  • walk

Meanings of off-load

  • verb
    1. To unload.
    2. To get rid of things, work, or problems by passing them on to someone or something else.
    3. To pass the ball.
    4. (travel) to deny a person on a standby list due to lack of space.
    5. (travel) 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).

Example Sentences

  • The workers were instructed to off-load the boxes from the truck as quickly as possible.
  • To reduce the weight of the cargo, they decided to off-load some of the supplies at the nearest port.
  • The company plans to off-load its older inventory to make room for new products.
  • During the emergency, the team had to off-load excess equipment to ensure the safety of the crew.
  • We need to off-load our responsibilities before the deadline to avoid feeling overwhelmed.

On this page you'll find 60 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to off-load, such as: advance, blow, carry, cease, change, clear out, climb.

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unburdens

  • absolve
  • allay
  • alleviate
  • ameliorate
  • appease
  • assuage
  • clarify
  • clear
  • clear out
  • consume
  • cool
  • cut down
  • deplete
  • dilute
  • discharge
  • disentangle
  • disgorge
  • drain
  • drink
  • dump
  • ease
  • eliminate
  • empty
  • eradicate
  • erase
  • escape
  • evacuate
  • exempt
  • exhaust
  • extricate
  • facilitate
  • free
  • frees
  • get rid of
  • gut
  • jettison
  • leak
  • lessen
  • liberate
  • mitigate
  • mollify
  • off-load
  • open
  • pacify
  • purge
  • relieve
  • relieves
  • remove
  • rescue
  • rids
  • run out
  • send
  • soften
  • unburden
  • unclog
  • unload
  • unloads
  • unpack
  • vacate

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