load in
Transfer cargo aboard
Load in is the process of moving equipment, sets, and gear into a venue before an event or production.
Theater crews, bands, and film productions all have load-ins: Load-in starts at 6 AM, so get some sleep.
The opposite is load out.
Also spelled as one word: loadin.
- haulPull or carry laboriously
- heavy liftingArduous physical or mental exertion
- truckHeavy freight vehicle
- box truckEnclosed freight vehicle
- dockMooring structure at water's edge
equipment · gear · stage · roadie · setup · set up shop · soundcheck · cables · crates · flight cases · dolly · ramp · venue · crew · lift · carry · backstage · back of house
- cheerleadingcheerleader, cheerleaders, cheer squad, spirit squad, pom-poms
- theaterplays, stage, play, onstage, acting
- concertsconcert, live show, gig, concert venue, arena
- live performanceconcert, gig, show, performer, stage presence
- rehearsalread-through, table read, tech rehearsal, dry run, final rehearsal