Het lossen
Example: Het lossen van de vrachtwagens gebeurt meestal in de ochtend.
Definition
"Het lossen" refers to the process of unloading goods or cargo from vehicles, ships, or containers, typically involving removing items from trucks or freight carriers to a designated area, such as a warehouse or storage facility.
Etymology
The term "het lossen" comes from the Dutch verb 'lossen,' meaning to unload or release. It originally referred to freeing something from a load or burden, and over time it has been specialized in logistics to describe unloading cargo. Did you know? The word shares roots with the English 'loose,' which also implies freeing or releasing.
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"Het lossen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Logistics - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 107 commonly used words.
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