The action or process of releasing or being released
“Raju's first stop after his release from prison is the barber's shop.”
A published statement or the act of revealing something
“The release of the news of her insensitive comments provoked widespread condemnation.”
A publication, version or launch of a given product
“You can read about Kim Kardashian's new favorite cereal in the magazine's latest release.”
The act of sending forth or putting into circulation
“Robust structures housing reactor fuel at nuclear power plants will protect against a release of radiation.”
(of a recording) A product that's just been made available to the public
“Many fans are awaiting the boy band's next release.”
(a book) A product that's just been made available to the public
“The next release of the fantasy series is set to be the most anticipated yet.”
(of a film) A product that's just been made available to the public
“The director's next release will be a big budget reboot of the famous Hulk character from the Marvel universe.”
The act of ordering or forcing someone to leave a position or role
An act or instance of waiving a right or claim
An easing of intensity or severity
A commercial solicitation designed to sell some commodity, service, or similar
A ritualistic process of purgation, typically involving the ridding of evil spirits
(usually "light relief") A feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress
The die, or depart from mortal life
A method or system for communication or distribution
(British) A demobilization from service
The process of declassifying, process of making non-restricted
The dissemination of information about something, typically for promotional purposes
Release from cycle of rebirth
The action of extracting something, especially using effort or force
A legal document that is signed and delivered, especially one regarding the ownership of property or legal rights
An act of breaking free from confinement or control
The act of launching, releasing, or unveiling a product or service
A handle to release a parachute from its sack
The action of formally ending or dismissing an assembly, partnership, or official body
Something invented through research and development
To allow or enable to escape from confinement
“She wants to convince her parents to release her from what she perceives to be her structural prison.”
To let go off
“At the sound of the click, your dog is highly likely to release his grip on the toy in favor of collecting his treat.”
To give off or expel
“The air freshener will release a pleasant aroma when you squeeze on the bottle.”
To declare loudly, openly or publicly
“Pundits are demanding that the special counsel release the full details of the report.”
To discharge from a job or position
“The faceless men in pinstriped suits have decided to release him from his duties.”
To put on the market
“The company will soon release its new laptop, which promises to be more powerful than ever.”
To eliminate or cause to dissipate
“I need to listen to some soothing music to release all this built-up tension.”
To make available
“A spokesman for management says the move will release an extra man for policing duties in the area.”
(law, of a debt) To remit or discharge
“Under certain conditions, an agreement under seal may be sufficient to release a debt.”
To disburden or free oneself of someone or something that is unwanted
To release from one's grasp or possession
To send through the air, especially with force
To move continuously or freely through a space, area or population
To remove or take out, especially by effort or force
To cause to be empty or vacant
To activate (a mechanism), especially by contact with a switch, catch, or other electrical device
To unwind or untwist (something)
To create or produce something, typically at a fast rate or in large quantities
To present or introduce for the first time
To become less serious or severe
To remove the regulations, or legal restrictions, from
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