1. To eliminate, as of bodily substances; SYN. expel, eject, release.
2. To pour forth or release; esp. of liquids.
3. To release from military service; SYN. muster out.
4. To remove the charge from.
5. To fire a weapon.
To take the load off
1. To take out of a ship; discharge, unload
2. To remove (as an oar or tiller) from position; detach
3. To become or admit of being detached or removed