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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.

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Word Description / Examples
launch

This word is commonly used when describing the start of a significant event, project, or the introduction of a product. It can be used in both technical and non-technical contexts.

  • The company plans to launch its new phone next month.
  • We will launch the marketing campaign next week.
blast off

Informal and typically associated with spacecraft or rockets leaving the ground. It has an exciting and dramatic connotation.

  • The rocket will blast off at dawn.
  • Everyone gathered to watch the space shuttle blast off.
take off

Appropriate for describing the action of an aircraft leaving the ground. It can also mean to become successful or suddenly popular.

  • The plane will take off in five minutes.
  • Her business really took off after the launch.
send-up

Often used informally and typically in the context of humor or parody, referring to the action of mocking or making fun of something.

  • The comedian's send-up of the politician was hilarious.
  • That movie is a great send-up of classic spy films.

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

Etymology

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.