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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

offloading

/ɒfˈlɒdɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does offloading mean?

noun

The act of transferring or assigning a task, responsibility, or burden to another person or entity, often to reduce one's own workload or liability. This can be done voluntarily or involuntarily, and may involve a transfer of resources, assets, or liabilities.

Example

"The company decided to offload the maintenance of the old building to a third-party contractor to save on costs and resources."

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