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Definition of reload

reload

/ˌriːˈloʊd/
re · load

Plural:reloads
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Adjective:reloadable
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Past Simple:reloaded
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Past Participle:reloaded
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Present Participle:reloading
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• verb

1

To load a container, vehicle, device, or supply again with cargo, materials, or consumables.

Example

"The photographer paused to reload the vintage camera with a fresh roll of film."


2

To fetch and display the latest version of a webpage, file, or software program again in a browser or computer memory.

Example

"If the updated chart does not appear immediately, try to reload the browser tab."


3

To add more money or credit to a prepaid card, transit pass, or digital account.

Example

"Commuters can automatically reload their transit cards online whenever the balance drops below ten dollars."

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• noun

1

An act or instance of loading something again, such as cargo, film, software data, or funds onto an account.

Example

"A quick reload of the webpage fixed the broken display layout."


2

A cartridge case that has been cleaned, reprimed, and refilled with propellant and a projectile for reuse.

Example

"Competitive target shooters often use custom reloads to achieve consistent accuracy at the range."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reload. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reload
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