launch
verb
ˈlänch\
Definition of launch
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a : to throw forward : hurl launched an arrow at a target
b : to release, catapult, or send off (a self-propelled object) launch a rocket
2a : to set (a boat or ship) afloat
b : to give (a person) a start launched her on a new career
d : to load into a computer's memory and run launch a program
1a : to spring forward : take off The catapult snagged and the plane overturned before it could launch.
b : to enter energetically launched into an impromptu speech— Tim Tucker
2a archaic : to slide down the ways
b : to make a start had launched on his hour of study— Hallam Tennyson
launch
noun (1)Definition of launch (Entry 2 of 3)
: an act or instance of launching
launch
noun (2)Definition of launch (Entry 3 of 3)
1 : a large boat that operates from a ship
2 : a small motorboat that is open or that has the forepart of the hull covered
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Synonyms & Antonyms for launch
Synonyms: Verb
begin, constitute, establish, found, inaugurate, initiate, innovate, institute, introduce, pioneer, plant, set up, start
Antonyms: Verb
close (down), phase out, shut (up)
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Examples of launch in a Sentence
Verb
The enemy launched an attack at sunrise. She's trying to launch a new career as a singer. The police have launched an investigation into his activities. He helped launch her in her career as a singer. The company is expected to launch several new products next year. You can launch the program by double-clicking on the icon.
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More Definitions for launch
launch
verb
English Language Learners Definition of launch
: to send or shoot (something, such as a rocket) into the air or water or into outer space
: to put (a boat or ship) on the water
: to throw (something) forward in a forceful way
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launch
verb
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Kids Definition of launch
(Entry 1 of 3)
launch
nounKids Definition of launch (Entry 2 of 3)
: an act of launching a rocket launch
launch
nounKids Definition of launch (Entry 3 of 3)
: a small open or partly covered motorboat
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