See examples of offload used in a sentence. Dec 2, 2025noun offload (countable and uncountable, plural offloads) the act of offloading something, or diverting it elsewhere. "offload" is a combination of the prefix "off-" and the verb "load." the prefix "off-" indicates removal or separation, while "load" refers to something that is carried or burdened.
Offload generally refers to the process of transferring tasks, duties, or workload from one entity to another in order to reduce burden or free up resources. Definition of offload verb in oxford advanced learner's dictionary.