release
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verb \ri-ˈlēs\re·leasedre·leas·ing
Definition of RELEASE
transitive verb
1
: to set free from restraint, confinement, or servitude <release hostages> <release pent-up emotions> <release the brakes>; also : to let go : dismiss <released from her job>
2
: to relieve from something that confines, burdens, or oppresses <was released from her promise>
3
: to give up in favor of another : relinquish <release a claim to property>
4
: to give permission for publication, performance, exhibition, or sale of; also : to make available to the public <the commission released its findings> <release a new movie>
intransitive verb
: to move from one's normal position (as in football or basketball) in order to assume another position or to perform a second assignment
— re·leas·able \-ˈlē-sə-bəl\ adjective
See Examples of RELEASE
- The hostages have been released.
- The judge released the prisoner.
- The lion was released from its cage.
- There is a lot of controversy over whether or not wolves should be released into the park.
- I released my son's hand, and he ran out onto the playground.
- The factory faced serious fines for releasing dangerous chemicals into the river.
- Heat is released into the atmosphere by cars.
- During exercise, the body releases chemicals in the brain that make you feel better.
- She started to cry, releasing all of her repressed emotion.
- Exercise is a good way to release stress.
Origin of RELEASE
Middle English relesen, from Anglo-French relesser, from Latin relaxare to relax
First Known Use: 14th century
2release
nounDefinition of RELEASE
1
: relief or deliverance from sorrow, suffering, or trouble
2
a : discharge from obligation or responsibility b (1) : relinquishment of a right or claim (2) : an act by which a legal right is discharged; specifically : a conveyance of a right in lands or tenements to another having an estate in possession
3
a : the act or an instance of liberating or freeing (as from restraint) b : the act or manner of concluding a musical tone or phrase c : the act or manner of ending a sound : the movement of one or more vocal organs in quitting the position for a speech sound d : the action or manner of throwing a ball <has a quick release>
4
: an instrument effecting a legal release
5
: the state of being freed
6
: a device adapted to hold or release a mechanism as required
7
a : the act of permitting performance or publication; also : performance, publication <became a best seller on its release> b : the matter released; especially : a statement prepared for the press
Examples of RELEASE
- the release of the hostages
- The prisoner is eligible for early release.
- There was a controversy over the release of wolves into the park.
- The prisoner was given an early release.
- the release of heat into the atmosphere
- Exercise triggers the release of chemicals in the brain that make you feel better.
- an accidental release of pollutants into the river
- They've filed a request for release from the contract.
- They're requesting a release from their contractual obligations.
- The release of the book is scheduled for next month.
Origin of RELEASE
Middle English reles, from Anglo-French, from relesser
First Known Use: 14th century
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