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released

 

[ rɪˈliːst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

music

To make a recording, film, or information available to the public. Typically refers to the launch of a new song, album, movie, or product.

Synonyms

launch, publish, unveil

Examples of usage

  • Taylor Swift released her new album last week.
  • The movie will be released in theaters next month.
Context #2 | Verb

imprisonment

To set someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or enemy control.

Synonyms

free, liberate, set free

Examples of usage

  • The hostages were released unharmed.
  • He was released on bail until the trial.

Translations

Translations of the word "released" in other languages:

🇵🇹 liberado

🇮🇳 जारी किया गया

🇩🇪 freigegeben

🇮🇩 dibebaskan

🇺🇦 випущений

🇵🇱 wydany

🇯🇵 解放された

🇫🇷 libéré

🇪🇸 liberado

🇹🇷 serbest bırakıldı

🇰🇷 해방된

🇸🇦 أطلق

🇨🇿 uvolněný

🇸🇰 uvoľnený

🇨🇳 释放

🇸🇮 izpuščen

🇮🇸 sleppt

🇰🇿 босатылды

🇬🇪 გამოშვებული

🇦🇿 buraxıldı

🇲🇽 liberado

Word origin

The word 'released' originated from the Middle English word 'relesen', which means 'to set free'. Over time, it evolved to encompass various meanings related to making something available to the public. In modern usage, 'released' is commonly associated with music, movies, and products launch.

See also: release, releases, releasing.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,378, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.