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launch

 

[ lɔːn(t)ʃ ]

Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

space exploration

To launch means to send something, usually a rocket or spacecraft, into the air or space. It involves the ignition of engines and the release of the object into the atmosphere.

Synonyms

blast off, send-up, take off

Examples of usage

  • The space agency plans to launch a new satellite into orbit next week.
  • The rocket successfully launched from the launch pad.
  • After months of preparation, the spacecraft was finally ready to launch.

Translations

Translations of the word "launch" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lançamento

🇮🇳 प्रक्षेपण

🇩🇪 Start

🇮🇩 peluncuran

🇺🇦 запуск

🇵🇱 start

🇯🇵 発射 (はっしゃ)

🇫🇷 lancement

🇪🇸 lanzamiento

🇹🇷 fırlatma

🇰🇷 발사 (발사)

🇸🇦 إطلاق

🇨🇿 start

🇸🇰 štart

🇨🇳 发射 (fāshè)

🇸🇮 zagon

🇮🇸 sjósending

🇰🇿 іске қосу

🇬🇪 გაშვება

🇦🇿 buraxılış

🇲🇽 lanzamiento

Word origin

The word 'launch' originated from the Middle English word 'launche', which came from the Old French word 'lanchier', meaning to hurl or throw. The term has been used in the context of space exploration since the mid-20th century, with significant advancements in rocket technology.

See also: launchable, launcher.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,565 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.