release

UK /ɹəˈliːs/ US /ɹəˈliːs/
verb 6noun 5

Definitions

noun

1

The event of setting (someone or something) free (e.g. hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms).

Similar studies of rats have employed four different intracranial resorbable, slow sustained release systems—surgical foam, a thermal gel depot, a microcapsule or biodegradable polymer beads.

2

The distribution, either public or private, of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product.

3

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

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

4

That which is released, untied or let go.

They marked the occasion with a release of butterflies.

5

The giving up of a claim, especially a debt.

verb

1

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

He released his grasp on the lever.

2

To make available to the public.

They released the new product later than intended.

3

To free or liberate; to set free.

He was released after two years in prison.

4

To discharge.

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

5

(of a call) To hang up.

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

verb

1

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

Your note

not saved
0 chars