Release: meaning, definitions and examples

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release

[ rɪˈliːs ]

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software development

The action of making a product available for use or purchase; the distribution of a new version of a software application.

Synonyms

introduction, launch, unveiling

Examples of usage

The release of the latest iPhone was highly anticipated by consumers.
The software company announced the release date for their new update.

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prison

To set free or allow to escape; to discharge from confinement.

Synonyms

free, let go, liberate

Examples of usage

The government decided to release the political prisoners.
The police released the suspect due to lack of evidence.

Translations

Translations of the word "release" in other languages:

🇵🇹 liberar

🇮🇳 रिहाई

🇩🇪 freigeben

🇮🇩 melepaskan

🇺🇦 випуск

🇵🇱 uwolnienie

🇯🇵 解放 (kaihō)

🇫🇷 libérer

🇪🇸 liberar

🇹🇷 serbest bırakmak

🇰🇷 해방 (haebang)

🇸🇦 إطلاق سراح (itlaq siraḥ)

🇨🇿 uvolnění

🇸🇰 uvoľnenie

🇨🇳 释放 (shìfàng)

🇸🇮 sprostitev

🇮🇸 losun

🇰🇿 босату

🇬🇪 გათავისუფლება (gatavisupleba)

🇦🇿 azad etmək

🇲🇽 liberar

Word origin

The word 'release' has its origins in the Middle English period, derived from the Old French word 'reles', meaning 'to release, relax, or let go'. The term has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to freedom, distribution, and availability.

See also: released, releases, releasing.