unload
gb/ʌnlˈoʊd/ us/ʌnlˈoʊd/
A2
英語
~ 9500
語義
0件の語義
unknown
A2
action
1
remove goods from a vehicle
To take things out of a car, truck, ship, or other container.
用法パターン：
to unload [something] from [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse "unload" with "download." "Unload" is for physical things like boxes or luggage, while "download" is for digital files from the internet or another device.
類義語
empty (Focuses on making a container have nothing in it, not specifically related to transport or goods.)
対義語
load (Means to put goods into a vehicle or container, the opposite of taking them out.)
コロケーション
unload the truck
|unload the car
|unload cargo
|unload luggage
|unload boxes
|unload a shipment
テーマ
transport
|work
|daily life
|transportation
|travel
|core_vocabulary
例文
- They spent the morning unloading the truck at the warehouse.
- Please help me unload the luggage from the car.
- Dock workers were unloading containers from the ship when the storm began.
- The movers quickly unloaded all the boxes into the living room.
- Farmers are unloading fresh produce from their vans at the market.
学習者向け例文
- We need to unload the car now.
- She helped her father unload the boxes.
- Workers unload the ship at night.
- He unloaded the bags from the taxi.
- They unload the truck behind the store.
動詞
B2
action
2
sell or get rid of something
To sell or give something away because you do not want it anymore.
用法パターン：
to unload [something] (on/onto [someone])
よくある間違い：
Learners may think this meaning is always negative or dishonest. It CAN suggest something is unwanted or low value, but it is also used neutrally in business contexts.
類義語
offload (Very close in meaning; often used in business or casual speech for getting rid of unwanted items or responsibilities.)
対義語
acquire (Means to get or obtain something, the opposite of getting rid of it.)
コロケーション
unload a house
|unload the stock
|unload excess inventory
|unload old furniture
|unload a used car
テーマ
business
|daily life
|finance
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The company is trying to unload its older models before the new line comes out.
- He finally unloaded that car that was costing him a fortune in repairs.
- They managed to unload their extra tickets at face value.
- Investors rushed to unload their shares after the bad news.
- She’s been trying to unload her apartment for months, but the market is slow.
学習者向け例文
- He wants to unload his old phone.
- The shop unloaded all the old clothes in a sale.
- They unloaded their extra chairs to a neighbor.
- I need to unload some books because I have no space.
- She unloaded her old bike to a friend.
動詞
informal
B2
action
3
pour out feelings or problems
To tell someone many problems or strong feelings, usually all at one time.
用法パターン：
to unload (on [someone])
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes think this means physically removing something. In emotional contexts, especially with "on someone," it means to talk about many problems or feelings, not to move objects.
類義語
vent (Focuses on letting out strong emotions; "unload" often suggests giving someone a long list of problems or complaints.)
対義語
bottle up (Means to keep emotions inside and not talk about them, the opposite of unloading them on someone.)
コロケーション
unload on her
|unload on a friend
|unload his feelings
|unload all his problems
|unload emotionally
テーマ
emotions
|relationships
|communication
例文
- She called her sister just to unload after a stressful day at work.
- I didn’t mean to unload on you, but I really needed to talk to someone.
- He sat down and unloaded all his worries on his best friend.
- Sometimes people just need a safe space to unload.
- I could tell he wanted to unload, so I just listened.
学習者向け例文
- He unloaded on his friend about his bad day.
- She needed to unload her problems.
- I listened while she unloaded about her job.
- He went to his brother to unload.
- Sometimes you feel better after you unload on someone you trust.
動詞
B2
action
4
remove bullets from a weapon
To take bullets or other things out of a gun or similar device.
用法パターン：
to unload [a gun/weapon]
よくある間違い：
Some learners confuse this with the general sense of removing goods from a vehicle. In safety or weapon contexts, "unload" always refers to removing ammunition or contents from the device.
類義語
disarm (Means to make a weapon or person not armed; "unload" describes the specific action of removing ammunition.)
対義語
load (Means to put bullets or ammunition into a weapon so it is ready to use.)
コロケーション
unload the gun
|unload the rifle
|unload the weapon
|safely unload
|completely unload
テーマ
safety
|weapons
|law
|daily_life
例文
- Always unload the gun before cleaning it.
- The officer carefully unloaded the weapon and placed it on the table.
- He checked the chamber to make sure the pistol was completely unloaded.
- Hunters are required to unload their rifles before entering the parking area.
- She refused to handle the gun until it had been unloaded.
学習者向け例文
- The police unloaded the gun.
- Please unload the rifle before you move it.
- He unloaded the weapon for safety.
- You must unload the gun after hunting.
- They checked that every gun was unloaded.
動詞
C1
action
5
shift work or responsibility onto someone
To put work or a problem on another person so you do not have to do it.
用法パターン：
to unload [something] on/onto [someone]
よくある間違い：
Learners may mix this up with the emotional sense of "unload on someone." Here the focus is on giving work, responsibility, or problems to another person, not just talking about them.
類義語
dump (something) on (Informal and often more negative, suggesting you give someone an unfair amount of problems or work.)
対義語
take on (Means to accept work or responsibility yourself, the opposite of pushing it onto someone else.)
コロケーション
unload tasks on
|unload responsibility onto
|unload extra work on
|unload the problem on
テーマ
work
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例文
- I don’t want to unload all this extra work on my team.
- Management is trying to unload their problems onto the new department.
- He always unloads his boring tasks on the interns.
- Don’t unload your mistakes on your colleagues.
- They’re worried the company will unload the costs on customers.
学習者向け例文
- The boss unloaded more work on her.
- He unloaded his boring jobs on me.
- They unloaded the problem on another team.
- She does not want to unload her tasks on her staff.
- He always unloads his work onto other people.
動詞
technical
C1
action
6
remove software from memory
To stop a program or part of a program and remove it from a computer’s working memory.
用法パターン：
to unload [a program/module/driver]
よくある間違い：
Learners may think "unload" here means uninstalling a program. In technical use, it usually means removing it from active memory, not deleting it from the computer.
類義語
remove (A general term for taking something away; in computing, "unload" is more specific to memory and active processes.)
対義語
load (In computing, means to bring a program or data into memory so it can run or be used.)
コロケーション
unload a driver
|unload a module
|unload the plugin
|automatically unload
|manually unload
テーマ
computing
|technology
例文
- The system will automatically unload the driver when it is no longer needed.
- Developers can unload the module to free up memory.
- Make sure to unload the plugin before updating the software.
- The script attempts to unload any unused libraries.
- If the app crashes, the operating system may unload it from memory.
学習者向け例文
- The program unloads old data from memory.
- You can unload this driver if you do not need it.
- The system unloads the app when it closes.
- He learned how to unload a module in the course.
- The software will unload unused parts to save memory.
動詞
informal
C1
action
7
deliver a very powerful hit or shot
To hit, kick, punch, or shoot something very hard and with a lot of force.
用法パターン：
to unload [a shot/punch] (on [someone/something])
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this with the basic sense of removing things from a vehicle. In sports or fighting contexts, "unload" describes a very strong hit, punch, or shot, not taking things out.
類義語
smash (Also means to hit something very hard; "unload" is more often used in sports commentary or dramatic description.)
対義語
tap (Means to touch or hit something very lightly, the opposite of a powerful hit.)
コロケーション
unload a shot
|unload a punch
|unload on the goal
|unload a right hand
テーマ
sports
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- He turned and unloaded a powerful shot into the top corner.
- The boxer unloaded a brutal right hand in the final round.
- She stepped into the ball and unloaded a serve at 190 km/h.
- The defenseman unloaded a slap shot from the blue line.
- Fans cheered as he unloaded on the opponent with a series of punches.
学習者向け例文
- The player unloaded a hard shot at the goal.
- The boxer unloaded a strong punch.
- She unloaded the ball with great power.
- He unloaded on his opponent in the last round.
- The hockey player unloaded from the blue line.
文法
辞書形
unload
IPA
GB/ʌnlˈoʊd/
US/ʌnlˈoʊd/
音節・強勢
un - load （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (load)
活用形
Verb
- Base: unload
- 3rd Person Singular: unloads
- Present Participle: unloading
- Past: unloaded
関連語
表現
unload a truck
1/ʌnlˈoʊd ə tɹˈʌk/
fixed phrase
take goods out of a truck
To take all the boxes or goods out of a truck.
例文
- The workers started to unload the truck at 6 a.m.
- We need a few more people to help unload the truck.
- They unloaded the truck in less than an hour despite the rain.
unload on someone
1/ʌnlˈoʊd ˈɔn sˈʌmwˌʌn/
phrasal verb
informal
pour out complaints or feelings to someone
To talk a lot to a person about your problems or strong feelings, usually in a very emotional way.
例文
- I’m sorry I unloaded on you yesterday; I was really stressed.
- She needs a good friend she can unload on after work.
- He completely unloaded on his parents about how unhappy he was.
unload one’s feelings
1/ʌnlˈoʊd wˈʌnz fˈilɪŋz/
fixed phrase
openly express many emotions
To talk freely and fully about your emotions so you do not keep them inside.
例文
- She finally unloaded her feelings in a long email to her best friend.
- Therapy gave him a place to unload his feelings safely.
- Sometimes you just need to unload your feelings before you can move on.
unload something on someone
1/ʌnlˈoʊd sˈʌmθɪŋ ˈɔn sˈʌmwˌʌn/
phrasal verb
informal
push unwanted things or duties onto someone
To make another person take work, a problem, or unwanted things that you do not want yourself.
例文
- Don’t unload all your boring tasks on the new intern.
- They tried to unload the failing project on another team.
- He unloaded his old furniture on his younger brother.
unload the dishwasher
1/ʌnlˈoʊd ðə dˈɪʃwˌɑʃɚ/
fixed phrase
take clean dishes out of dishwasher
To take all the clean dishes out of the dishwasher and put them in the right place.
例文
- Can you unload the dishwasher before you go to bed?
- It’s your turn to unload the dishwasher tonight.
- She unloaded the dishwasher while the kids set the table.
unload the dishwasher
1/ʌnlˈoʊd ðə dˈɪʃwˌɑʃɚ/
fixed phrase
take clean dishes out
take dishes out of the dishwasher
例文
- I unloaded the dishwasher and put everything away.
- Could you unload the dishwasher before you leave?
- We take turns unloading the dishwasher each morning.