RELEASE
(noun) the act of liberating someone or something
synonyms : freeing , liberation(noun) (music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone
synonyms : tone ending(noun) a formal written statement of relinquishment
synonyms : discharge , waiver(noun) the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
synonyms : discharge , dismissal , dismission , firing , liberation , sack , sacking(noun) the act of allowing a fluid to escape
synonyms : spill , spillage(noun) activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion
"she had no other outlet for her feelings", "he gave vent to his anger"
synonyms : outlet , vent(noun) merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film)
"a new release from the London Symphony Orchestra"
(noun) a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism
synonyms : button(noun) a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation
synonyms : acquittance(noun) an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation
synonyms : handout , press release(noun) euphemistic expressions for death
"thousands mourned his passing"
synonyms : departure , exit , expiration , going , loss , passing(noun) a process that liberates or discharges something
"there was a sudden release of oxygen", "the release of iodine from the thyroid gland"
(verb) generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids
"secrete digestive juices", "release a hormone into the blood stream"
synonyms : secrete(verb) eliminate (a substance)
"combustion products are exhausted in the engine", "the plant releases a gas"
synonyms : discharge , eject , exhaust , expel(verb) make (assets) available
"release the holdings in the dictator's bank account"
synonyms : free , unblock , unfreeze(verb) prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
"publish a magazine or newspaper"
synonyms : bring out , issue , publish , put out(verb) let (something) fall or spill from a container
"turn the flour onto a plate"
synonyms : turn(verb) release, as from one's grip
"Let go of the door handle, please!", "relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall"
synonyms : let go , let go of , relinquish(verb) release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition
synonyms : free , liberate(verb) part with a possession or right
"I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest", "resign a claim to the throne"
synonyms : free , give up , relinquish , resign(verb) grant freedom to; free from confinement
synonyms : free , liberate , loose , unloose , unloosen(verb) make (information) available for publication
"release the list with the names of the prisoners"
synonyms : free
WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.


