Stripped of packaging, crates, or contents
“I unloaded all the groceries from their boxes and removed the plastic wrap around them.”
Devoid of contents, vacated or empty
“After hours of unpacking, the boxes were finally unloaded, leaving the room empty and ready to be furnished.”
Having been made clear or empty
(informal) To have gotten rid off
“Since the end of last year, some companies have taken steps to unload their junk bonds.”
Past tense for to remove goods from (a vehicle, ship, container, etc.)
“We watch the market people as they unload their produce from the high, two-wheeled carts.”
Past tense for to unload or empty out (from a container)
“The airplane was equipped with a valve by means of which the pilot could unload fuel from the main gasoline tank.”
Past tense for to discharge (from a container or opening)
“Designer Rioux is putting in side dump exhausts that unload fumes at the waterline near the forward part of the cockpit.”
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