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release - Dictionary definition and meaning for release

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.


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