De lossing
Example: De lossing van de vrachtwagen duurde langer dan gepland.
Definition
"De lossing" refers to the process of unloading goods, typically from a vehicle such as a truck, onto a designated area or storage facility. It involves carefully removing items to ensure safe and efficient transfer during logistics operations.
Etymology
The term "de lossing" comes from the Dutch verb 'lossen,' meaning to unload or release. The noun form developed in logistics to specifically denote the act of unloading cargo. Did you know? The root 'lossen' is related to the English word 'loose,' both implying the action of setting free or releasing.
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"De lossing" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Logistics - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 107 commonly used words.
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