Definitions for RELEASE
rɪˈlisre·lease

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.2 / 5 votes

1. releasenoun

   merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film)

   "a new release from the London Symphony Orchestra"

2. liberation, release, freeingnoun

   the act of liberating someone or something

3. releasenoun

   a process that liberates or discharges something

   "there was a sudden release of oxygen"; "the release of iodine from the thyroid gland"

4. handout, press release, releasenoun

   an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation

5. dismissal, dismission, discharge, firing, liberation, release, sack, sackingnoun

   the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)

6. passing, loss, departure, exit, expiration, going, releasenoun

   euphemistic expressions for death

   "thousands mourned his passing"

7. acquittance, releasenoun

   a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation

8. release, buttonnoun

   a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism

9. release, outlet, ventnoun

   activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion

   "she had no other outlet for her feelings"; "he gave vent to his anger"

10. spill, spillage, releasenoun

    the act of allowing a fluid to escape

11. release, waiver, dischargenoun

    a formal written statement of relinquishment

12. release, tone endingverb

    (music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone

13. let go of, let go, release, relinquishverb

    release, as from one's grip

    "Let go of the door handle, please!"; "relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall"

14. free, liberate, release, unloose, unloosen, looseverb

    grant freedom to; free from confinement

15. turn, releaseverb

    let (something) fall or spill from a container

    "turn the flour onto a plate"

16. publish, bring out, put out, issue, releaseverb

    prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

    "publish a magazine or newspaper"

17. exhaust, discharge, expel, eject, releaseverb

    eliminate (a substance)

    "combustion products are exhausted in the engine"; "the plant releases a gas"

18. secrete, releaseverb

    generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids

    "secrete digestive juices"; "release a hormone into the blood stream"

19. free, releaseverb

    make (information) available for publication

    "release the list with the names of the prisoners"

20. release, relinquish, resign, free, give upverb

    part with a possession or right

    "I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest"; "resign a claim to the throne"

21. release, free, liberateverb

    release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition

22. unblock, unfreeze, free, releaseverb

    make (assets) available

    "release the holdings in the dictator's bank account"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. releasenoun

   The distribution of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product; the distribution can be both public or private.

2. releasenoun

   Anything recently released or made available (as for sale).

   The video store advertised that it had all the latest "releases".

3. releasenoun

   That which is released, untied or let go.

   They marked the occasion with a release of butterflies.

4. releaseverb

   To lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back.

5. releaseverb

   To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

   He released his grasp on the lever.

6. releaseverb

   To make available to the public.

   They released the new product later than intended.

7. releaseverb

   To free or liberate; to set free.

   He was released after two years in prison.

8. releaseverb

   To discharge.

   They released thousands of gallons of water into the river each month.

9. releaseverb

   To hang up.

   If you continue to use abusive language, I will need to release the call.

10. releaseverb

    To set up; to provide with a goal-scoring opportunity

11. Etymology: From relaisser (variant of relascher).

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Releasenoun

   Etymology: relasche, Fr. from the verb.

   1. Dismission from confinement, servitude or pain.

   O fatal search! in which the lab’ring mind,
   Still press’d with weight of woe, still hopes to find
   A shadow of delight, a dream of peace,
   From years of pain, one moment of release. Matthew Prior.

   2. Relaxation of a penalty.3. Remission of a claim.

   The king made a great feast, and made a release to the provinces, and gave gifts. Esth. ii. 18.

   The king would not have one penny abated, of what had been granted by parliament; because it might encourage other countries to pray the like release or mitigation. Francis Bacon.

   4. Acquittance from a debt signed by the creditor.

2. To Releaseverb

   Etymology: relascher,relaxer, Fr.

   1. To set free from confinement or servitude.

   Pilate said, whom will ye that I release unto you? Mat.

   You releas’d his courage, and set free
   A valour fatal to the enemy. Dryden.

   Why should a reasonable man put it into the power of fortune to make him miserable, when his ancestors have taken care to release him from her? Dryden.

   2. To set free from pain.3. To free from obligation.

   Too secure, because from death releas’d some days. John Milton.

   4. To quit; to let go.

   He had been base, had he releas’d his right,
   For such an empire none but kings should fight. Dryden.

   5. To relax; to slacken. Not in use.

   It may not seem hard, if in cases of necessity certain profitable ordinances sometimes be released, rather than all men always strictly bound to the general rigor thereof. Richard Hooker.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Releaseverb

   to lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back

2. Releasenoun

   to let loose again; to set free from restraint, confinement, or servitude; to give liberty to, or to set at liberty; to let go

3. Releasenoun

   to relieve from something that confines, burdens, or oppresses, as from pain, trouble, obligation, penalty

4. Releasenoun

   to let go, as a legal claim; to discharge or relinquish a right to, as lands or tenements, by conveying to another who has some right or estate in possession, as when the person in remainder releases his right to the tenant in possession; to quit

5. Releasenoun

   to loosen; to relax; to remove the obligation of; as, to release an ordinance

6. Releasenoun

   the act of letting loose or freeing, or the state of being let loose or freed; liberation or discharge from restraint of any kind, as from confinement or bondage

7. Releasenoun

   relief from care, pain, or any burden

8. Releasenoun

   discharge from obligation or responsibility, as from debt, penalty, or claim of any kind; acquittance

9. Releasenoun

   a giving up or relinquishment of some right or claim; a conveyance of a man's right in lands or tenements to another who has some estate in possession; a quitclaim

10. Releasenoun

    the act of opening the exhaust port to allow the steam to escape

11. Etymology: [Pref. re + lease to let.]

FreebaseRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Release

   Release is a composition by Pearl Jam.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Release

   rē-lēs′, v.t. to grant a new lease of.—ns. Releasēē′, Relessēē′, the one to whom a release is granted; Releas′or, Reless′or, one who grants a release.

2. Release

   rē-lēs′, v.t. to let loose from: to set free: to discharge from: to relieve: to let go, give up a right to.—n. a setting free: discharge or acquittance: the giving up of a claim: liberation from pain.—adj. Releas′able.—ns. Release′ment (Milt.), act of releasing or discharging; Releas′er, -or, Reless′or, one who executes a release. [O. Fr. relaissier—L. laxāre, to relax.]

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. release

   In air armament, the intentional separation of a free-fall aircraft store, from its suspension equipment, for purposes of employment of the store.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. release

   To liberate an animal or human being.

   The elephant's were released into the forest park and we were so delighted.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 2, 2020  

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   release

   To share data, documentation, information or fact.

   The government release the documentation online for members of the public to view.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 19, 2020  

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   release

   To express a creative feeling, understanding or knowledge.

   They did express how their wedding day was an expression of their love, unity and morality.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 1, 2020  

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   release

   To create a movement.

   The release of money from government accounts to the citizens was authorized and payments processed efficiently.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 30, 2020  

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   release

   To create a movement of energy.

   They did release the water from the reservoir to ensure the water flow was balanced.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 9, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Accomplishment
   • Activity
   • Announcement
   • Chemistry
   • Death
   • Device
   • Exude
   • Flow
   • Generate
   • Issue
   • Merchandise
   • Natural Process
   • Relinquishment
   • Termination

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'RELEASE' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2155

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'RELEASE' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2588

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'RELEASE' in Nouns Frequency: #882

4. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'RELEASE' in Verbs Frequency: #271

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of RELEASE in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of RELEASE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of RELEASE in a Sentence

1. Lawyer Tin Zar Oo:

   Nathan Maung will not be allowed to stay in Myanmar anymore so I saw Nathan Maung with a sad face, nathan Maung told us that Nathan Maung will try everything Nathan Maung can for Hanthar's release.

2. Sheriff Troy Nehls:

   This is the worst kind of crime against a family, three crooks forcing their way into a home in the middle of the night is appalling. To make matters worse, they accosted a 7-year-old child. They’re cowards, to say the least. Nehls said the boy was transported to Texas Medical Center and was being treated for having some fluids in his lungs. MASKED MEN TERRORIZE TEXAS FAMILY, BURN CHILD WITH HOT WATER DURING HOME INVASION, OFFICIALS SAY Our staff is aggressively working this case. My prayers are with the family, he said on Twitter. The three men left with cash, jewelry and also took the family's phones after the hour-long ordeal, according to police. Authorities plan to release images from surveillance cameras near the home during a press conference on Tuesday. While police have not identified the victims, Mohamad Ghiritold KPRCon Monday he thought his brother was just late for work but finally in person was able to see the horror his face and description of the terrifying incident.

3. Danny Fenster mother:

   It's a total nightmare ; it's a total feeling of no control. It's heart-wrenching, i just want my son home no matter what it takes. Please release him and send him home to his family.

4. Maersk Line spokesman Michael Storgaard:

   Our paramount concern remains the safety of the crew and the safe release of the vessel. We will continue to do everything we can to resolve this matter with the relevant Iranian authorities.

5. Jeff Gillis:

   My intent here was not to embarrass China or The Chinese president Xi Jinping. It was really to encourage them to release Sandy in the lead-up to the state visit, i concluded from my research that if I remain quiet and do nothing, that my wife is just going to end up being quietly crushed by a Chinese criminal justice system that has absolutely no justice in it, or no real rule of law.

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