Releasing: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when making something available or giving it out after holding it. Commonly used in formal, professional, or technical settings.

• The company is releasing a new product next month
• The prisoner was released after serving his sentence

Implies releasing something powerful or uncontrolled, often with strong or potentially negative effects. Commonly used in emotional, dramatic, or impactful situations.

• She unleashed her anger on him
• The CEO's speech unleashed a wave of innovation within the company

Carries a sense of granting freedom or liberation, often used in more dramatic or serious situations, like freeing someone or something from captivity or constraints.

• The judge set the wrongly accused man free
• The conservation organization set the rehabilitated animals free

Often used in everyday language, usually about stopping holding on to something or someone, either physically or metaphorically. Can have a slightly emotional or informal tone.

• She finally decided to let go of her past
• Please let go of my hand

Best for general use when making something available to the public.

• They are releasing a new book next week.
• The company is releasing the latest version of the software tomorrow.

Typically used for introducing a new product, service, or initiative, especially in business or project contexts.

• The company will launch the new product line this summer.
• They are planning to launch a new marketing campaign next week.

Used when something is appearing for the first time, often related to performances, products, or public appearances.

• The artist made her debut in the music industry with a hit single.
• The new smartphone will debut at the tech conference next month.

Commonly used for the first public performance of a movie, play, or other entertainment media.

• The film will premiere at the festival next month.
• The new TV series will have its premiere this Friday.