release

A2
Pronunciation
/ɹɪˈliːs/
/ɹiːˈliːs/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

The event of setting (someone or something) free (e.g. hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms).

2 Definition

The distribution of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product; the distribution can be either public or private.

3 Definition

Anything recently released or made available (as for sale).

Example Sentences
  • The video store advertised that it had all the latest releases.
4 Definition

That which is released, untied or let go.

Example Sentences
  • They marked the occasion with a release of butterflies.
5 Definition

The giving up of a claim, especially a debt.

6 Definition

Liberation from pain or suffering.

7 Definition

The process by which a chemical substance is set free.

8 Definition

(sound synthesis) The act or manner of ending a sound.

9 Definition

In the block system, a printed card conveying information and instructions to be used at intermediate sidings without telegraphic stations.

10 Definition

A device adapted to hold or release a device or mechanism as required.

Verb
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

Example Sentences
  • He released his grasp on the lever.
2 Definition

To make available to the public.

Example Sentences
  • They released the new product later than intended.
3 Definition

To free or liberate; to set free.

Example Sentences
  • He was released after two years in prison.
4 Definition

To discharge.

Example Sentences
  • They released thousands of gallons of water into the river each month.
5 Definition

(of a call) To hang up.

Example Sentences
  • If you continue to use abusive language, I will need to release the call.
6 Definition

To let go, as a legal claim; to discharge or relinquish a right to, as lands or tenements, by conveying to another who has some right or estate in possession, as when the person in remainder releases his right to the tenant in possession; to quit.

7 Definition

To loosen; to relax; to remove the obligation of.

Example Sentences
  • to release an ordinance
8 Definition

To set up; to provide with a goal-scoring opportunity

9 Definition

To set free a chemical substance.

10 Definition

To lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back.