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You're listening to Joanna
She has an American accent.
NGSL Rank: 785
release
rɪˈliːs ![Listen](https://i0.wp.com/ringolingo.com/wp-content/plugins/ringo-lingo/public/images/listen-icon-blue.png?w=1100&ssl=1)
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Meanings
verb
- allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free.
- allow (something) to move, act, or flow freely.E.g. she released his arm and pushed him aside
- allow (information) to be generally available.E.g. no details about the talks were released
- remit or discharge (a debt).E.g. the amounts which later become due are consequent on the debt that is being released
noun
- the action or process of releasing or being released.E.g. a campaign by the prisoner's mother resulted in his release
- the action of making a film, recording, or other product available to the public.E.g. the movie will be on release from Christmas
- the action of releasing property, money, or a right to another.
Practise saying this word
release
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