Meaning & Definition of word "Loading"

Loading

/ˈloʊdɪŋ/

noun:

  • 1. The act of putting cargo or goods onto a vehicle, container, or vessel.
    • Example: The loading of the truck took longer than expected.
  • 2. The amount of weight or burden that is carried or supported.
    • Example: The bridge can handle a loading of up to 50 tons.

verb:

  • 1. Present participle of 'load', meaning to place or put a load onto something.
    • Example: They are loading the boxes onto the delivery van.
  • 2. To cause a program or file to be read into memory or to prepare for use.
    • Example: The application is loading, please wait a moment.

Etymology

From load + -ing

Common Phrases and Expressions

heavy loading:

A significant amount of weight or burden.

loading dock:

A platform or area where items are loaded onto or off of vehicles.

loading screen:

An interface shown while data is being loaded, particularly in video games.

Related Words

load:

To place a weight or load onto something.

unload:

To remove a load from something.

Slang Meanings of loading

Meaning: To be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Example Sentence: He was completely loading at the party last night.

Meaning: To prepare something for use or action.

Example Sentence: I’m loading up my playlist for the road trip.