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unload; remove; shirk
Meanings
5 senses · 23 examplesverb
unload goods from transport
Used for transferring cargo or personal items off vehicles like trucks, trains or ships.
The workers are unloading cargo at the dock.
Please help me unload my luggage.
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The truck will unload immediately after arriving at the warehouse.
They are unloading the containers from the ship.
The moving company will help us unload the furniture.
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remove attached items
Used for taking off accessories, gear or burdens carried on the body.
After the performance, the actors took off their costumes.
Please help me take off my backpack from my shoulder.
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He felt much more relaxed after removing the heavy pressure.
The bride took off her veil and showed a sweet smile.
After military training, the students took off their tactical belts.
verb
untie livestock harness
dialectA rural/agricultural term for removing straps, reins or saddles from working animals like horses, donkeys or oxen.
After finishing the farm work, the old farmer untied the harness from his livestock.
The cart driver stopped the carriage, untied his livestock and fed them forage.
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Herdsmen will remove the harness from their livestock in the evening so they can rest.
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disassemble parts
neutralUsed for repairing or maintaining machinery, vehicles or equipment by removing individual components.
The mechanic is disassembling the broken parts of the washing machine.
Please help me remove this screw.
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He is disassembling the bicycle chain to repair it.
The engineer will remove the computer's heat sink to clean the dust.
You must cut off the power before disassembling the machine.
verb
resign; shirk responsibility
formalUsed for formal work resignations or avoiding taking responsibility for mistakes or tasks.
The prime minister announced that he will step down from the presidency.
He tried to shirk responsibility onto his subordinates.
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The school principal will step down and retire after this semester ends.
Don't shirk responsibility when facing problems, take initiative to solve them.
The minister was forced to step down due to a scandal.