<p><strong>Verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>to take the load from; remove the cargo or freight from: to unload a truck; to unload a cart.</li><li>to remove or discharge (a load, group of people, etc.): to unload passengers.</li><li>to remove the charge from (a firearm).</li><li>to relieve of anything burdensome, oppressive, etc.: He unloaded his responsibilities.</li><li>to get rid of (goods, shares of stock, etc.) by sale in large quantities.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object):</strong></p><ul><li>to unload something.</li></ul><p><strong>Informal:</strong></p><ul><li>to relieve one's stress by talking, confessing, or the like.</li></ul>