Release: meaning, definitions and examples

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release

 

[ rษชหˆliหs ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น liberar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคฟเคนเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช freigeben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melepaskan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฟัƒัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uwolnienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่งฃๆ”พ (kaihล)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท libรฉrer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ liberar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท serbest bฤฑrakmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ด๋ฐฉ (haebang)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุทู„ุงู‚ ุณุฑุงุญ (itlaq siraแธฅ)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uvolnฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uvoฤพnenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡Šๆ”พ (shรฌfร ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sprostitev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ losun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพัะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒกแƒฃแƒคแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (gatavisupleba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ azad etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,666, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.