offload

English

/ˈɒf.ləʊd/, /ˌɒfˈləʊd/, /ˌɑfˈloʊd/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to unload.
  • (transitive) to get rid of things, work, or problems by passing them on to someone or something else.
  • (transitive) to pass the ball.
  • (transitive) to deny a person on a standby list due to lack of space.
  • (transitive) 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).

Etymology

Prefix from English load.

Origin

English

load

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