release

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release
rɪˈliːs Listen
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.

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