Definitions for release
rɪˈlisre·lease

Princeton's WordNet(3.20 / 5 votes)Rate this definition:

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"

Wiktionary(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

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.

   Etymology: From relaisser (variant of relascher).

2. releasenoun

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

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

   Etymology: From relaisser (variant of relascher).

3. releasenoun

   That which is released, untied or let go.

   They marked the occasion with a release of butterflies.

   Etymology: From relaisser (variant of relascher).

4. releaseverb

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

   Etymology: From relaisser (variant of relascher).

5. releaseverb

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

   He released his grasp on the lever.

   Etymology: From relaisser (variant of relascher).

6. releaseverb

   To make available to the public.

   They released the new product later than intended.

   Etymology: From relaisser (variant of relascher).

7. releaseverb

   To free or liberate; to set free.

   He was released after two years in prison.

   Etymology: From relaisser (variant of relascher).

8. releaseverb

   To discharge.

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

   Etymology: From relaisser (variant of relascher).

9. releaseverb

   To hang up.

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

   Etymology: From relaisser (variant of relascher).

10. releaseverb

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

    Etymology: From relaisser (variant of relascher).

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Releaseverb

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

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

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

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

3. Releasenoun

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

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

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

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

5. Releasenoun

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

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

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

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

7. Releasenoun

   relief from care, pain, or any burden

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

8. Releasenoun

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

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

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

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

10. Releasenoun

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

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

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Release

   Release is a composition by Pearl Jam.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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 Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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 Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. 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  

2. 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  

3. 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  

4. 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  

5. 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  

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. Donald Trump:

   I do, I have plansto declassify and release. I have plans to absolutely release, i have some very talented people working for me, lawyers, and they really didnt want me to do it early on. ... A lot of people wanted me to do it a long time ago. Im glad I didnt do it.We got a great result without having to do it, but we will. One of the reasons that my lawyers didnt want me to do it, is they said, if I do it, theyll call it a form of obstruction.

2. Shahzad Chaudhary:

   Dr. Afridi has violated Pakistani law and worked against the state and I don’t think our government will change its stance on his release.

3. Sophie Richardson:

   Having spent over two decades in prison, Qin Yongmin has already paid an astronomical price for exercising his basic rights to advocate peacefully for political reforms, the Chinese government should reverse the latest judgment and release him immediately.

4. Wally Kollmann:

   I’m hoping that by doing and seeing what I’ve got here I can help release that and what I’m finding is, it’s releasing some pressure.

5. Zhang Peng:

   The central bank is actively loosening monetary policy. This will release more lending quotas from financial institutions and lower funding costs.

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