to take the load from; remove the cargo or freight from

to unload a truck; to unload a cart.

to remove or discharge (a load, group of people, etc.)

to unload passengers.

to remove the charge from (a firearm).

to relieve of anything burdensome, oppressive, etc.

He unloaded his responsibilities.

to get rid of (goods, shares of stock, etc.) by sale in large quantities.

to unload something.

Informal . to relieve one's stress by talking, confessing, or the like.

verb

fill , load , put on

verb

break bulk , cast , clear out , disburden , discharge , discommode , disencumber , disgorge , dump , get rid of , jettison , lighten , off-load , relieve , remove , rid , slough , take a load off , unburden , unlade , unpack , void , close out , sell off , sell out , deplane , deplete , discard , eject , empty , liquidate , shed , trash