What does release mean?
Definitions for release
rɪˈlisre·lease
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word release.
Princeton's WordNet
releasenoun
merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film)
"a new release from the London Symphony Orchestra"
liberation, release, freeingnoun
the act of liberating someone or something
releasenoun
a process that liberates or discharges something
"there was a sudden release of oxygen"; "the release of iodine from the thyroid gland"
handout, press release, releasenoun
an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation
dismissal, dismission, discharge, firing, liberation, release, sack, sackingnoun
the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
passing, loss, departure, exit, expiration, going, releasenoun
euphemistic expressions for death
"thousands mourned his passing"
acquittance, releasenoun
a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation
release, buttonnoun
a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism
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"
spill, spillage, releasenoun
the act of allowing a fluid to escape
release, waiver, dischargenoun
a formal written statement of relinquishment
release, tone endingverb
(music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone
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"
free, liberate, release, unloose, unloosen, looseverb
grant freedom to; free from confinement
turn, releaseverb
let (something) fall or spill from a container
"turn the flour onto a plate"
publish, bring out, put out, issue, releaseverb
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
"publish a magazine or newspaper"
exhaust, discharge, expel, eject, releaseverb
eliminate (a substance)
"combustion products are exhausted in the engine"; "the plant releases a gas"
secrete, releaseverb
generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids
"secrete digestive juices"; "release a hormone into the blood stream"
free, releaseverb
make (information) available for publication
"release the list with the names of the prisoners"
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"
release, free, liberateverb
release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition
unblock, unfreeze, free, releaseverb
make (assets) available
"release the holdings in the dictator's bank account"
Wiktionary
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).
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).
releasenoun
That which is released, untied or let go.
They marked the occasion with a release of butterflies.
Etymology: From relaisser (variant of relascher).
releaseverb
To lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back.
Etymology: From relaisser (variant of relascher).
releaseverb
To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.
He released his grasp on the lever.
Etymology: From relaisser (variant of relascher).
releaseverb
To make available to the public.
They released the new product later than intended.
Etymology: From relaisser (variant of relascher).
releaseverb
To free or liberate; to set free.
He was released after two years in prison.
Etymology: From relaisser (variant of relascher).
releaseverb
To discharge.
They released thousands of gallons of water into the river each month.
Etymology: From relaisser (variant of relascher).
releaseverb
To hang up.
If you continue to use abusive language, I will need to release the call.
Etymology: From relaisser (variant of relascher).
releaseverb
To set up; to provide with a goal-scoring opportunity
Etymology: From relaisser (variant of relascher).
Webster Dictionary
Releaseverb
to lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back
Etymology: [Pref. re + lease to let.]
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.]
Releasenoun
to relieve from something that confines, burdens, or oppresses, as from pain, trouble, obligation, penalty
Etymology: [Pref. re + lease to let.]
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.]
Releasenoun
to loosen; to relax; to remove the obligation of; as, to release an ordinance
Etymology: [Pref. re + lease to let.]
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.]
Releasenoun
relief from care, pain, or any burden
Etymology: [Pref. re + lease to let.]
Releasenoun
discharge from obligation or responsibility, as from debt, penalty, or claim of any kind; acquittance
Etymology: [Pref. re + lease to let.]
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.]
Releasenoun
the act of opening the exhaust port to allow the steam to escape
Etymology: [Pref. re + lease to let.]
Freebase
Release
Release is a composition by Pearl Jam.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
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.
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
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
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, 2020release
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, 2020release
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, 2020release
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, 2020release
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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British National Corpus
Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'release' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2155
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'release' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2588
Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'release' in Nouns Frequency: #882
Verbs Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'release' in Verbs Frequency: #271
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of release in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of release in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of release in a Sentence
We need to learn how to forgive or we cannot be missionaries anywhere. Only forgiveness from the heart can release us from our own hurts and misery and free us to share Christ’s gifts with others.
Our immigration plan is very comprehensive. It's available to us and when we're ready to release that to the media, you'll get a copy, we'll do it on our time frame, not on the media's time frame.
This case points out the frailties of eyewitness identification under the best of circumstances, it's unfortunate that he was identified in a press release as someone who was involved in this matter only to be vindicated hours later.
I know and appreciate the anxiety of those who are affected. However, it would be inappropriate for me to just release the report without applying my mind.
If you are a customer of this company whose data has been stolen, they'll threaten to release your information or they'll also call other companies that are your partners.
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Translations for release
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- verlos, los, publiseerAfrikaans
- أطلق سراح, حرر, إطلاق سراحArabic
- handelvBreton
- alliberament, alliberat, publicar, alliberar, llançar, amollar, versió, estrena, estrenarCatalan, Valencian
- vydání, uvolnitCzech
- rhyddhau, gollwngWelsh
- udgave, versionDanish
- loslassen, freisetzen, Veröffentlichung, Version, freilassen, Freisetzung, veröffentlichenGerman
- ελευθέρωση, απελευθέρωση, έκδοσηGreek
- versión, liberar, descargado, lanzamiento, soltar, soltado, lanzarSpanish
- رها کردنPersian
- julkistaa, vapauttaa, uutuus, päästää, julkaisu, irrottaaFinnish
- lâcher, libérer, version, sortirFrench
- ligean, scaoil, scaoil amach, scaoil deIrish
- שחרר, כותר, הוציא לאור, גרסה, הוציא לשוקHebrew
- elengedHungarian
- ազատել, արձակել, բաց թողնել, թողարկելArmenian
- liberare, rilasciare, versioneItalian
- リリース, 解放する, 放すJapanese
- 석방하다Korean
- بهربوون, بهردانKurdish
- vrijlaten, loslatenDutch
- wydanie, uwolnienie, nowość, wersja, wyzwoleniePolish
- liberar, lançar, lançamento, soltar, versãoPortuguese
- отпускать, релизRussian
- frisläppande, släppa, frigöring, ge ut, frige, lössläppaSwedish
- విడుదల, అనుమతి, విడుదలైనTelugu
- bırakmak, tahliye etmekTurkish
- phát hành, xả, phiên bản, thả, giải phóngVietnamese
- 发布Chinese
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