release
release /riːˈliːs/
noun
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(
)
Merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film)
(
release
)
merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film)
A new release from the London Symphony Orchestra
a new release from the London Symphony Orchestra
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)
The act of liberating someone or something
(
freeing
, liberation
, release
)
the act of liberating someone or something
The fisherman gently released the fish back into the water, happy to have caught them but also mindful of conservation efforts
The fisherman gently released the fish back into the water, happy to have caught them but also mindful of conservation efforts
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)
The termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
(
discharge
, dismissal
, dismission
, firing
, liberation
, release
, sack
, sacking
, the axe
[Informal] , the chop
[Informal, British] )
the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
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)
An announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation
(
handout
, press release
, release
)
an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation
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(
)
A process that liberates or discharges something
(
release
)
a process that liberates or discharges something
There was a sudden release of oxygen
there was a sudden release of oxygen
The release of iodine from the thyroid gland
the release of iodine from the thyroid gland
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(
)
Euphemistic expressions for death
(
departure
, exit
, expiration
, going
, loss
, passing
, release
)
euphemistic expressions for death
Thousands mourned his passing
thousands mourned his passing
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(music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone
(
release
, tone ending
)
(music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone
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A formal written statement of relinquishment
(
discharge
, release
, waiver
)
a formal written statement of relinquishment
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The act of allowing a fluid to escape
(
release
, spill
, spillage
)
the act of allowing a fluid to escape
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Activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion
(
outlet
, release
, vent
)
activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion
She had no other outlet for her feelings
she had no other outlet for her feelings
He gave vent to his anger
he gave vent to his anger
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A device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism
(
button
, release
)
a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism
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(law) a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation
(
acquittance
, release
)
(law) a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation
verb
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)
Release, as from one's grip
(
relinquish
, let go of
, let go
, release
)
release, as from one's grip
Let go of the door handle, please!
Let go of the door handle, please!
Relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall
relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall
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(
)
Grant freedom to; free from confinement
(
unloose
, unloosen
, liberate
, loose
, free
, release
)
grant freedom to; free from confinement
The organization worked tirelessly to free innocent individuals who had been wrongfully imprisoned.
The organization worked tirelessly to free innocent individuals who had been wrongfully imprisoned.
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)
Let (something) fall or spill from a container
(
turn
, release
)
let (something) fall or spill from a container
Turn the flour onto a plate
turn the flour onto a plate
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(
)
Generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids
(
secrete
, release
)
generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids
Secrete digestive juices
secrete digestive juices
Release a hormone into the blood stream
release a hormone into the blood stream
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(
)
Eliminate (a substance)
(
exhaust
, expel
, discharge
, eject
, release
)
eliminate (a substance)
Combustion products are exhausted in the engine
combustion products are exhausted in the engine
The plant releases a gas
the plant releases a gas
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(
)
Prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
(
put out
, bring out
, release
, publish
, issue
)
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
Publish a magazine or newspaper
publish a magazine or newspaper
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(
)
Make (information) available for publication
(
free
, release
)
make (information) available for publication
Release the list with the names of the prisoners
release the list with the names of the prisoners
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Make (assets) available
(
free
, release
, unblock
, unfreeze
)
make (assets) available
Release the holdings in the dictator's bank account
release the holdings in the dictator's bank account
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(chemistry) release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition
(
free
, liberate
, release
)
(chemistry) release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition
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Part with a possession or right
(
free
, release
, resign
, give up
, relinquish
)
part with a possession or right
I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest
I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest
Resign a claim to the throne
resign a claim to the throne