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offload

/ɒflɔːd/ verb · British & US
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What does offload mean?

verb

To transfer or move something, especially a responsibility or a burden, to someone or something else. To remove or unload something, such as cargo or data, from a vehicle or a system.

Example

"The company decided to offload the project to a smaller team to reduce costs."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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