Release — synonyms, definition

1. release (Noun)

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release (Noun) — Merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film). ex. "a new release from the London Symphony Orchestra"

release (Noun) — The act of liberating someone or something.

release (Noun) — A process that liberates or discharges something. ex. "there was a sudden release of oxygen" ex. "the release of iodine from the thyroid gland"

release (Noun) — An announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation.

release (Noun) — The termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart).

release (Noun) — A euphemistic expression for death. ex. "thousands mourned his release"

release (Noun) — (law) a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation.

release (Noun) — A device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism.

release (Noun) — Activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion. ex. "she had no other release for her feelings"

release (Noun) — The act of allowing a fluid to escape.

release (Noun) — A formal written statement of relinquishment.

release (Noun) — (music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone.

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2. release (Verb)

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release (Verb) — Stop holding on to; allow to move. ex. "release the door handle, please!"

release (Verb) — Grant freedom to; free from confinement.

release (Verb) — Let (something) fall or spill from a container. ex. "release the flour onto a plate"

release (Verb) — Prepare and issue for public distribution or sale. ex. "release a magazine or newspaper"

release (Verb) — Eliminate (a substance). ex. "the plant releases a gas"

release (Verb) — Generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids. ex. "release a hormone into the blood stream"

release (Verb) — Make (information) available for publication. ex. "release the list with the names of the prisoners"

release (Verb) — Part with a possession or right. ex. "I am releasing my bedroom to the long-term house guest"

release (Verb) — (chemistry) release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition.

release (Verb) — Make (assets) available. ex. "release the holdings in the dictator's bank account"

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