Pronunciation: [ɹɪlˈə͡ʊd] (IPA) 
The word "reload" (/riːˈloʊd/) is spelled with the prefix "re-" meaning "again" or "repeat", followed by the verb "load" which means to put something onto or into a vehicle, machine, or gun. The "lo" in "load" is pronounced with a long "o" sound, whereas the "o" in "re-" is pronounced with a short "e" sound. Together, these two parts create the word "reload", which means to put new ammunition into a weapon that has already been fired.
Reload is a transitive verb that refers to the action of refilling or replenishing a firearm or weapon with ammunition in order to be ready for use again. The term is typically associated with repeated or additional charges of ammunition being inserted into the magazine, chamber, or other storage space of a firearm. This procedure is conducted when the previously loaded ammunition has been expended, ensuring that the firearm can be discharged multiple times without interruption.
The concept of reloading can also extend beyond firearms and be applied to other devices or systems where a supply needs to be replenished. In the context of technology or computer software, reload may refer to the action of restarting or refreshing a program or webpage to display the most recent information or updates.
In a broader sense, reload can be used metaphorically to describe the act of renewing or rejuvenating something that has been depleted or exhausted. This can be seen in phrases such as "reload your energy" or "reload your creativity," signifying the need to replenish one's resources or regain a fresh perspective.
Overall, reload encompasses the action of resupplying ammunition to a firearm, refreshing or restarting technology or software, and metaphorically renewing or reviving something that has been depleted.
To load anew, as a gun.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "reload" originated from the combination of two Old English terms: "re-" meaning "again" or "back" and "lǣdan" meaning "to lead" or "to carry". In its earliest form, "reload" meant "to lead or carry back" or "to load again". It eventually evolved to specifically refer to the action of replacing or replenishing ammunition in firearms, and by extension, to other activities involving the refreshment or renewal of something.
