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Having been freed or liberated
“The released prisoner is apt to find that his wife has remarried and that his children and relatives are afraid to see him.”
Having been announced, published or distributed to the public
“Coupled with the released news of the tour also came an announcement that after the Delta concerts, Miss Horne would retire from show business.”
Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others
Dismissed or fired from a role or job
Released from legal responsibility or punishment
Released to the market in printed form
Having been deserted or left behind
Detached or apart (from something)
Something which has been set free
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for to give off or expel
“The air freshener will release a pleasant aroma when you squeeze on the bottle.”
Past tense for to declare loudly, openly or publicly
“Pundits are demanding that the special counsel release the full details of the report.”
Past tense for to discharge from a job or position
“The faceless men in pinstriped suits have decided to release him from his duties.”
Past tense for to put on the market
“The company will soon release its new laptop, which promises to be more powerful than ever.”
Past tense for to eliminate or cause to dissipate
“I need to listen to some soothing music to release all this built-up tension.”
Past tense for 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) Past tense for to remit or discharge
“Under certain conditions, an agreement under seal may be sufficient to release a debt.”
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