LOAD | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Old English lād ‘way, journey, conveyance’, of Germanic origin: related to German Leite, also to lead; compare with lode. The verb dates from the late 15th century

a heavy or bulky thing that is being carried or is about to be carried

heavy thing to be carried

• in addition to their own food, they must carry a load of up to eighty pounds

a weight or source of pressure borne by someone or something

weight borne

• the increased load on the heart caused by a raised arterial pressure
• the arch has hollow spandrels to lighten the load on the foundations

a lot of (often used to express disapproval or dislike of something)

lot of

• she was talking a load of rubbish

the amount of power supplied by a source; the resistance of moving parts to be overcome by a motor

amount of power supplied by source

• if the wire in the fuse is too thin to accept the load it will melt

fill (a vehicle, ship, container, etc.) with a large amount of something

fill vehicle, container, etc. with something

• they go to Calais to load up their vans with cheap beer

make (someone or something) carry or hold a large or excessive quantity of heavy things

burden with heavy things

• Elaine was loaded down with bags full of shopping

charge (a firearm) with ammunition

charge firearm with ammunition

• he began to load the gun

add an extra charge to (an insurance premium) to take account of a factor that increases the risk.

add extra charge to insurance premium