release
nounverbverbcommon in dialogue
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- //ɹɪˈliːs//
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The event of setting (someone or something) free (e.g. hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms).
noun
- 1
The event of setting (someone or something) free (e.g. hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms).
Similar studies of rats have employed four different intracranial resorbable, slow sustained release systems—surgical foam, a thermal gel depot, a microcapsule or biodegradable polymer beads.
- 2
The distribution, either public or private, of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product.
- 3
Anything recently released or made available (as for sale).
The video store advertised that it had all the latest releases.
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That which is released, untied or let go.
They marked the occasion with a release of butterflies.
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The giving up of a claim, especially a debt.
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Liberation from pain or suffering.
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The process by which a chemical substance is set free.
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The act or manner of ending a sound.
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historicalIn the block system, a printed card conveying information and instructions to be used at intermediate sidings without telegraphic stations.
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A device adapted to hold or release a device or mechanism as required. A catch on a motor-starting rheostat, which automatically releases the rheostat arm and so stops the motor in case of a break in the field circuit.
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A device adapted to hold or release a device or mechanism as required. The catch on an electromagnetic circuit breaker for a motor, triggered in the event of an overload.
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A device adapted to hold or release a device or mechanism as required. The lever or button on a camera that opens the shutter to allow a photograph to be taken.
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Orgasm.
She quivered in release.
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Discharged semen
His hot release pouring into her, filling her and adding to the wettness within her
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A kind of bridge used in jazz music.
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re- Proto-Indo-European *(s)leg- Proto-Indo-European *(s)leg-s-ós Latin laxus Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂yéti Proto-Indo-European *-h₂tiinflu. Proto-Italic *-ājō Proto-Italic *-āō Latin -ō Latin laxō Vulgar Latin *laxicāre Vulgar Latin *lassicāre Old French laschier Old French relaschier Old French relaisserbor. Middle English relesen English release From Middle English relesen, relessen, from Old French relaisser (variant of relascher).
verb
- 1
To let go of; to cease to hold or contain.
He released his grasp on the lever.
- 2
To make available to the public.
They released the new product later than intended.
- 3
To free or liberate; to set free.
He was released after two years in prison.
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To discharge.
They released thousands of gallons of water into the river each month.
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(of a call) To hang up.
If you continue to use abusive language, I will need to release the call.
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To let go, quit (a legal claim); to discharge or relinquish a right to (lands or buildings) by conveying to another who has some right or estate in possession.
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To loosen; to relax; to remove the obligation of.
punishments inflicted and released
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To set up; to provide with a goalscoring opportunity.
With the Gunners far too lightweight in midfield, Mikel Arteta dropped back into a deeper-lying role. This freed Yossi Benayoun to go further forward, a move that helped forge a rare Arsenal chance on 30 minutes when the Israeli released Van Persie, only for the Dutchman's snap-shot to be tipped around the post.
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To set free a chemical substance.
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To launch; to come out; to become available.
when the game releases
the new model will release on ...
verb
- 1
To lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back.
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English lease English release From re- + lease.
Forms
- plural
- releases
- past tense
- released
- past participle
- released
- present participle
- releasing
- third person singular
- releases
release · The event of setting (someone or something) free (e.g. hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms).
releasing · The act by which something is released.relentless · Unrelenting or unyielding in severity.relevance · The property or state of being relevant or pertinent.