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load

1 of 2verb
/loʊd/
Forms:loads,loading,loaded,loaded
1

to fill or pack a space with the specified items

B2transitive
  • The cargo plane was loaded with relief supplies to be transported to the disaster-stricken area.
  • Jake loaded the pickup truck with firewood for the winter season.
  • The driver loaded the delivery van with packages for the morning delivery route.
  • The warehouse manager loaded the company truck with crates of goods bound for the retail stores.
  • Emily loaded her camper van with camping supplies and set off for a weekend in the mountains.
Synonyms:
ladenladeload up
2

to place an item or content into a mechanism to enable functionality

transitive
  • The photographer loaded a fresh roll of film into the camera before the photo shoot.
  • Users need to load ink cartridges into the printer for it to produce clear and vibrant prints.
  • Before starting the presentation, the speaker loaded the USB drive into the laptop.
  • To print a document, the office worker loaded paper into the printer tray.
  • Before taking off, the pilot loaded the flight plan into the aircraft's navigation system.
Synonyms:
charge
3

to mix or tamper with a substance by adding foreign elements

transitive
  • The bartender was caught loading cheap vodka into premium whiskey bottles to cut costs.
  • The illicit practice of loading narcotics into beverages has raised concerns about public safety.
  • Some individuals may attempt to load recreational drugs into unsuspecting patrons' drinks.
  • Bartenders are trained to identify signs of someone attempting to load drugs or other adulterants into drinks.
  • In certain situations, people have been known to load energy drinks with extra stimulants for a stronger effect.
Synonyms:
dilutestretchadulteratedebase
4

to place or position individuals or items for transportation

transitive
  • The bus driver loaded passengers onto the city bus at the busy transit station.
  • The flight attendants efficiently loaded luggage into the overhead compartments of the airplane.
  • The truck driver loaded crates of merchandise onto the delivery truck for distribution.
  • Before departure, the cruise ship crew loaded passengers onto the luxury liner.
  • The tour guide loaded tourists onto the sightseeing boat for a cruise along the river.
5

to move data or a program from a local storage device into the memory of a computer

C1transitive
  • The software engineer needs to load the updated application into the server for testing.
  • Before starting the presentation, the speaker must load the slideshow into the computer.
  • IT professionals regularly load security updates and patches to enhance system protection.
  • Before editing a video, the editor needs to load the raw footage into the video editing software.
  • The graphic designer will load high-resolution images into the design software for a print project.