1. the act or process of removing cargo, goods, or passengers from a vehicle or container
2. the act of getting rid of something unwanted or burdensome
Usage: informal

1. present participle of unload; removing cargo, goods, or passengers from a vehicle or container
2. present participle of unload; getting rid of something unwanted
Usage: informal

Examples

• The unloading of the cargo ship took several hours.
• Workers are unloading boxes from the delivery truck.
• The unloading zone is reserved for commercial vehicles only.
• She’s unloading her old furniture at the garage sale.
• The crew began unloading passengers at the terminal.
• He’s been unloading his stock portfolio gradually.
• The unloading process must be completed before noon.