Definition of Discharge
Discharge
dis·charge
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to release, or to relieve of a load, burden, or charge;
e.g. I don't want to discharge my cellphone battery, so I'm turning it off.
(verb)
to release from an obligation or duty;
e.g. A soldier is tasked to discharge his duties.
(verb)
to release from custody, confinement, or admittance;
e.g. I got discharged from the hospital a few days after my surgery.
(noun)
the act of releasing someone from a job or the hospital;
e.g. I am awaiting my discharge from the hospital so that I can start going to more physical therapy sessions.
(noun)
something that has been released or discharged;
e.g. The chemical discharge from the factory is very toxic for the environment.
(noun)
the act of firing a gun;
e.g. The discharge of projectiles from guns was banned on the property.
(verb)
to fire a gun or firearm;
e.g. He faced the target at the shooting range and discharged the gun.
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