unloading

noun
UK /ʌnˈləʊdɪŋ/
US /ʌnˈloʊdɪŋ/

The act of taking things out of a vehicle or container.

The unloading of the truck took two hours.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The act of removing a charge from a firearm.

The unloading of the rifle was done safely.

3. The release of emotional tension or stress.

Talking to a friend helped with the unloading of his worries.

4. The removal of data from a computer or storage device.

The unloading of the files onto the drive was quick.