Pronunciation

/loʊd/

Definitions

Noun (n)

• The quantity that can be carried, held, or contained by a vehicle, container, or space: "The truck’s carrying capacity was exceeded by its heavy load."
• Work or tasks assigned to someone; a burden or responsibility: "She took on an extra load of work this week."
• The amount of electric power or current that a device or system can handle: "The generator couldn’t cope with the increased load on the grid."
• A firearm projectile or the amount of ammunition that can be loaded into a gun at one time: "He reloaded his shotgun with another shell."
• Data or software programs being processed or transmitted by a computer: "The server had trouble handling the sudden increase in network traffic load."

Verb (v)

• To place something onto or into a vehicle, container, or space for transportation or storage: "We loaded the boxes into the van."
• To put or install software or data onto a computer or device: “I need to load the new app onto my phone.”
• To supply or charge a weapon with ammunition: "He loaded the rifle carefully before aiming at the target."
• To impose a burden or responsibility on someone: "The boss loaded him with extra tasks."
• To fill something with power or energy: "The dynamo loaded the battery with electricity."

Phrases

• “Take a load off”: To rest or relax, often by sitting down after standing or working for a long period.
• “Bear the load”: To endure or manage a heavy workload or responsibility.
• “Under load”: When a system, machine, or person is operating at or near full capacity or under stress due to the demands placed upon it.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The plane could not take off due to the excessive baggage load.”
• Verb: “She loaded the dishwasher with dirty dishes.”
• Verb (as burden): “His shoulders bore the load of supporting his family financially.”

Synonyms

• Cargo
• Burden
• Weight
• Charge
• Payload
• Responsibility (when referring to tasks or burdens)
• Install (when referring to software)
• Arm (when referring to weapons)