Meaning of 'launch'

noun

the act of propelling with force

Synonyms: launching

noun

a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck

verb

begin with vigor

Example: "They launched into a long diatribe."

Synonyms: plunge

verb

smoothen the surface of

Example: "launch plaster"

verb

propel with force

Example: "launch the space shuttle"

verb

get going

Synonyms: set in motion

verb

launch for the first time

Example: "launch on a maiden voyage"

verb

set up or found

Synonyms: found set up establish