Definition of Release
Release
re·lease
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To set free or let go of something or someone.
e.g. The company will release a new product next quarter.
(verb)
to allow something to move or flow freely, to remove restrictions and thus allow something to act or become available;
e.g. The dam opened to release water into the reservoir. He gave permission to release the resources for use.
(verb)
to make something generally available to people, such as information, a music recording, or a movie;
e.g. I am waiting for the new movie to release so I can watch it.
(noun)
the action or process of setting something/someone free or of being thus set free;
e.g. Many animals take time to adapt to the wild after their release from captivity.
(noun)
the action of making some media, such as information, a recording, or a movie, available to people, or a piece of media thus made available;
e.g. They are awaiting the release of her new book. This song is a new release from the summer.
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