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Definition of Release
1. Noun. Merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film). "A new release from the London Symphony Orchestra"
2. Verb. Release, as from one's grip. "Relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall"
Specialized synonyms: Discharge, Muster Out, Unclasp, Pop, Toggle, Unhand, Bring Out, Let Out, Unleash, Let Loose, Loose, Unleash, Unleash, Disengage, Withdraw
Antonyms: Hold
Derivative terms: Relinquishment
3. Verb. Grant freedom to; free from confinement. "They want to release the prisoners "
Specialized synonyms: Unspell, Unchain, Bail, Run, Bail Out, Parole
Antonyms: Confine
Derivative terms: Free, Freeing, Liberation, Liberator, Liberty
4. Noun. The act of liberating someone or something.
Generic synonyms: Accomplishment, Achievement
Specialized synonyms: Jail Delivery, Deregulating, Deregulation, Relief, Disentanglement, Extrication, Unsnarling, Untangling, Emancipation, Clearing, Manumission, Parole, Probation
Derivative terms: Free, Free, Liberate, Liberate
5. Verb. Let (something) fall or spill from a container. ; "Turn the flour onto a plate"
Generic synonyms: Channel, Channelise, Channelize, Transfer, Transmit, Transport
Specialized synonyms: Deflate, Throw
6. Noun. A process that liberates or discharges something. "The release of iodine from the thyroid gland"
7. Verb. Prepare and issue for public distribution or sale. "Sam and Sue release the movie "; "Publish a magazine or newspaper"
Generic synonyms: Air, Bare, Publicise, Publicize
Specialized synonyms: Edit
Derivative terms: Issue, Issue, Issuer, Publication, Publication, Publication, Publisher, Publisher, Publisher, Publishing
8. Noun. An announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation.
9. Verb. Eliminate (a substance). "The plant releases a gas"
Specialized synonyms: Cough Out, Cough Up, Expectorate, Spit Out, Spit Up, Blow, Ejaculate, Abort, Ovulate, Egest, Eliminate, Excrete, Pass, Bleed, Hemorrhage, Shed Blood, Eruct, Spew, Spew Out, Fester, Maturate, Suppurate, Breathe, Emit, Pass Off
Derivative terms: Discharge, Ejection, Expelling, Expulsion
10. Noun. The termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart).
Specialized synonyms: Superannuation, Conge, Congee, Removal, Deactivation, Inactivation, Honorable Discharge, Dishonorable Discharge, Section Eight
Generic synonyms: Conclusion, Ending, Termination
Derivative terms: Discharge, Dismiss, Dismiss, Fire, Sack, Sack
11. Verb. Generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids. "Release a hormone into the blood stream"
Generic synonyms: Exudate, Exude, Ooze, Ooze Out, Transude
Specialized synonyms: Water
Derivative terms: Secretion, Secretor
12. Noun. Euphemistic expressions for death. "Thousands mourned his passing"
Language type: Euphemism
Generic synonyms: Death, Decease, Expiry
Derivative terms: Depart, Depart, Depart, Exit, Expire, Go, Pass
13. Verb. Make (information) available for publication. "Release the list with the names of the prisoners"
14. Noun. A legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation.
Generic synonyms: Instrument, Legal Document, Legal Instrument, Official Document
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
15. Verb. Part with a possession or right. "Resign a claim to the throne"
Generic synonyms: Give, Hand, Pass, Pass On, Reach, Turn Over
Specialized synonyms: Derequisition, Give, Sacrifice
Derivative terms: Relinquishing, Relinquishment
16. Noun. A device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism.
17. Verb. Release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition.
Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Generic synonyms: Bring Forth, Generate
18. Noun. Activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion. "He gave vent to his anger"
19. Noun. The act of allowing a fluid to escape.
Generic synonyms: Flow, Stream
Derivative terms: Spill, Spill, Spill, Spill
20. Verb. Make (assets) available. "Release the holdings in the dictator's bank account"
21. Noun. A formal written statement of relinquishment.
Generic synonyms: Relinquishing, Relinquishment
Specialized synonyms: Exemption, Granting Immunity, Immunity
Derivative terms: Discharge, Waive, Waive
22. Noun. (music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone.
Generic synonyms: Conclusion, Ending, Termination
Category relationships: Music
Specialized synonyms: Explosion, Plosion
Definition of Release
1. v. t. To lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back.
2. v. t. To let loose again; to set free from restraint, confinement, or servitude; to give liberty to, or to set at liberty; to let go.
3. n. The act of letting loose or freeing, or the state of being let loose or freed; liberation or discharge from restraint of any kind, as from confinement or bondage.
4. n. A device adapted to hold or release a device or mechanism as required;
Definition of Release
1. Noun. (software) The distribution of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product; the distribution can be both public or private. ¹
2. Noun. Anything recently released or made available (as for sale). ¹
3. Noun. That which is released, untied or let go. ¹
4. Verb. To lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back. ¹
5. Verb. To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain. ¹
6. Verb. To make available to the public. ¹
7. Verb. To free or liberate; to set free. ¹
8. Verb. To discharge. ¹
9. Verb. (telephone) (qualifier of a call) To hang up. ¹
10. Verb. (soccer) To set up; to provide with a goal-scoring opportunity ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Release
1. to set free [v -LEASED, -LEASING, -LEASES]
Medical Definition of Release
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Release
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