noun🔗SharePus or exudate (other than blood) from a wound or orifice, usually due to infection or pathology."The doctor examined the infected cut and noticed a thick discharge. "medicinebodydiseaseanatomybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act of accomplishing (an obligation) or repaying a debt etc.; performance."The student's discharge of their homework assignment earned them a good grade. "achievementbusinessfinancelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act of expelling or letting go."The doctor's discharge from the hospital allowed the patient to go home. "actionphysiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act of firing a projectile, especially from a firearm."The soldier's rapid discharge of the rifle startled the birds in the trees. "weaponmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe process of unloading something."The discharge of the school's waste containers happened weekly. "processactionbusinessindustrytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe process of flowing out."The discharge from the leaky faucet was a small stream of water. "physiologymedicineprocessnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act of releasing an accumulated charge."The static electricity discharge sparked a small crackle as I touched the doorknob. "physicsenergyelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act of releasing an inpatient from hospital."The patient's discharge from the hospital was scheduled for Friday. "medicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act of releasing a member of the armed forces from service."The soldier's discharge from the army was a happy occasion for his family. "militaryservicewarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe volume of water transported by a river in a certain amount of time, usually in units of m3/s (cubic meters per second)."The river's discharge was unusually high this spring, causing flooding in the nearby town. "geographyenvironmentgeologynatureamountscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo accomplish or complete, as an obligation."The student had to discharge his responsibility to finish the project on time. "actionjobachievementbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo free of a debt, claim, obligation, responsibility, accusation, etc.; to absolve; to acquit; to forgive; to clear."The judge discharged the student from all charges related to the school protest. "lawbusinessfinanceactionachievementrightguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo send away (a creditor) satisfied by payment; to pay one's debt or obligation to."The company discharged the loan officer after paying off the outstanding debt. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo set aside; to annul; to dismiss."The school board discharged the controversial teacher's suspension. "lawgovernmentbusinessmilitaryjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo expel or let go."The doctor discharged the patient from the hospital after a week of treatment. "actionmilitarymedicineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo let fly, as a missile; to shoot."The archer discharged an arrow at the target. "militaryweaponactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo release (an accumulated charge)."The battery needs to be discharged before you can store it safely. "physicselectronicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo relieve of an office or employment; to send away from service; to dismiss."The school principal discharged the student for repeated disruptive behavior. "jobbusinessmilitarygovernmentserviceworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo release legally from confinement; to set at liberty."to discharge a prisoner"lawgovernmentstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo operate (any weapon that fires a projectile, such as a shotgun or sling)."The hunter discharged his shotgun, aiming carefully at the target. "weaponmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo release (an auxiliary assumption) from the list of assumptions used in arguments, and return to the main argument."After considering the possibility of a snow day, the teacher discharged the assumption that the students would be late for school. "logicmathcomputingphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo unload a ship or another means of transport."The cargo ship discharged its containers at the port. "nauticalvehiclesailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo put forth, or remove, as a charge or burden; to take out, as that with which anything is loaded or filled."to discharge a cargo"actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo give forth; to emit or send out."A pipe discharges water."energyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo let fly; to give expression to; to utter."He discharged a horrible oath."communicationlanguageactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo bleach out or to remove or efface, as by a chemical process."to discharge the colour from a dyed fabric in order to form light figures on a dark background"chemistrysubstanceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo prohibit; to forbid."The teacher discharged the students from attending the noisy party after curfew. "lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
