noun🔗ShareThe event of setting (someone or something) free (e.g. hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms)."The release of the trapped students from the burning building was a joyous occasion. "actioneventlawrightessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe distribution of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product; the distribution can be either public or private."The software company announced the release of a new version of their photo editing program. "computingtechnologyessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnything recently released or made available (as for sale)."The video store advertised that it had all the latest releases."itembusinessentertainmentmediatechnologycultureessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThat which is released, untied or let go."They marked the occasion with a release of butterflies."actionprocessessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe giving up of a claim, especially a debt."The release of the student loan debt was a major relief for many families. "businessfinancelawessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLiberation from pain or suffering."The release from the constant headache was a welcome relief. "medicinesufferingsensationessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe process by which a chemical substance is set free."The release of the new study guide helped students learn the material more easily. "chemistrysubstanceprocessessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(sound synthesis) The act or manner of ending a sound."The release of the final chord of the song was very satisfying. "soundmusictechnicalessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareIn the block system, a printed card conveying information and instructions to be used at intermediate sidings without telegraphic stations."The train's release card instructed the crew to stop at the next siding for loading supplies. "communicationsystemtechnicalmachinevehicleindustryessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA device adapted to hold or release a device or mechanism as required."The teacher used the release mechanism to easily open the classroom door. "devicemachinetechnicalessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo let go (of); to cease to hold or contain."He released his grasp on the lever."actionprocessessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make available to the public."They released the new product later than intended."mediatechnologybusinesscommunicationentertainmentessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo free or liberate; to set free."He was released after two years in prison."actionlawrightessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo discharge."They released thousands of gallons of water into the river each month."actionprocesstechnologyessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(of a call) To hang up."If you continue to use abusive language, I will need to release the call."communicationtechnologyessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo let go, as a legal claim; to discharge or relinquish a right to, as lands or tenements, by conveying to another who has some right or estate in possession, as when the person in remainder releases his right to the tenant in possession; to quit."The student released his claim to the last seat in the classroom. "propertylawrightessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo loosen; to relax; to remove the obligation of."to release an ordinance"actionlawbusinessessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo set up; to provide with a goal-scoring opportunity"The coach released the ball to the player, giving him a chance to score. "sportessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo set free a chemical substance."The scientist carefully released the new cleaning product's fragrance into the testing room. "chemistrysubstancecompoundenvironmentessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back."The landlord released the apartment to the new tenant, giving them a new lease. "propertybusinesslawessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading