offload
Meaning
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- to unload.
- to get rid of things, work, or problems by passing them on to someone or something else.
- 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).
Synonyms
drop down
negociate
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɒf.ləʊd/
Etymology
From off- + load.
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