offload
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4VERB + OFFLOAD
attempted, intercepting, let's, supports, try, wait
OFFLOAD + NOUN
cargo, data, nile, perch, slade
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Definitions
verb
To unload.
The driver of the car carrier offloaded the cars at the dealership.
To get rid of things, work, or problems by passing them on to someone or something else.
He offloaded the defective car onto an unsuspecting buyer.
To pass the ball.
To deny a person on a standby list due to lack of space.
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).
noun
The act of offloading something, or diverting it elsewhere.
For environments that do not allow FTP traffic out to the Internet, the DS8870 also supports offload of data by using SSL security.
The act of passing the ball to a team mate when tackled.
Toeava went over unopposed to stretch his side's lead but Japan got on the scoreboard on 56 minutes, wing Hirotoki Onozawa intercepting an attempted offload from Slade, who had a rather flaky game, and running in from the All Blacks' 10m line.
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6The driver of the car carrier offloaded the cars at the dealership.
WiktionaryHe offloaded the defective car onto an unsuspecting buyer.
WiktionaryFor environments that do not allow FTP traffic out to the Internet, the DS8870 also supports offload of data by using SSL security.
WiktionaryToeava went over unopposed to stretch his side's lead but Japan got on the scoreboard on 56 minutes, wing Hirotoki Onozawa intercepting an attempted offload from Slade, who had a rather flaky game, an
WiktionaryLet's try and offload this cargo before lunch.
Tatoeba · #7004650Waiting along the shores, donning white gum boots and white coats, fish traders wait to offload the Nile perch that has turned profitable for many traders.
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