re
load
Third Person
reloads
Present Participle
reloading
Past Tense
reloaded
Past Participle
reloaded
1
to put fresh ammunition into a firearm after it has been used
- After firing several rounds at the shooting range, he needed to reload his pistol.
- During the intense firefight, the soldier skillfully managed to reload his rifle under cover.
- The police officer swiftly trained to reload her service revolver in various tactical scenarios.
- In competitive shooting, speed and precision in reloading the firearm are crucial skills for success.
- The experienced hunter knew the importance of being able to reload quickly while out in the field.
Synonyms:
2
to place a new load or supply of something into a container
transitive
- The printer ran out of paper, so she had to reload the tray before continuing.
- The chef had to reload the oven with trays of cookies for the next batch.
- She reloaded the vending machine with snacks after it was emptied.
- The mechanic needed to reload the tool kit with the missing wrenches.
- The driver had to reload the truck after some items had been unloaded.