Meaning of 'release'

verb

generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids

Synonyms: secrete

verb

eliminate (a substance)

Synonyms: discharge exhaust expel eject

verb

make (assets) available

Example: "release the holdings in the dictator's bank account"

Synonyms: free

verb

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

Synonyms: issue put out publish

verb

let (something) fall or spill from a container

Synonyms: turn

verb

release, as from one's grip

Synonyms: let go of let go relinquish

verb

release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition

Synonyms: liberate

verb

part with a possession or right

Synonyms: free give up resign relinquish

verb

grant freedom to

Synonyms: loose free unloose unloosen liberate liberate set free enfranchise affranchise

verb

make (information) available for publication

Example: "release the list with the names of the prisoners"

Synonyms: free

noun

the act of liberating someone or something

Synonyms: freeing

noun

(music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone

Synonyms: tone ending

noun

a formal written statement of relinquishment

Synonyms: discharge waiver

noun

the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)

Synonyms: liberation

noun

the act of allowing a fluid to escape

Synonyms: spill

noun

activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion

Synonyms: outlet vent

noun

merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film)

Example: "a new release from the London Symphony Orchestra"

noun

a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism

Synonyms: button

noun

a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation

Synonyms: acquittance

noun

an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation

Synonyms: handout press release

noun

euphemistic expressions for death

Synonyms: exit

noun

a process that liberates or discharges something

Example: "there was a sudden release of oxygen"