noun🔗ShareThe event of setting (someone or something) free (e.g. hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms)."The releases of the rescued turtles back into the ocean brought tears of joy to everyone watching. "actioneventlawChat 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 three major releases this year, including a mobile app and a completely redesigned desktop version." "computingtechnologyinternetelectronicstechnicalsystemmachineChat 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."businessmediaentertainmenttechnologyeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThat which is released, untied or let go."They marked the occasion with a release of butterflies."actioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe giving up of a claim, especially a debt."The signed document provided a full release of John's debt, meaning he no longer owed the bank any money. "businesslawfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLiberation from pain or suffering."After a long day of work, a hot bath provides releases from stress and muscle aches. "medicinesufferingmindsoulemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe process by which a chemical substance is set free."The factory's accidental releases of harmful gases caused many people to feel sick. "chemistrysubstanceprocessscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(sound synthesis) The act or manner of ending a sound."The synthesizer's slow release created a smooth, fading echo of the piano note. "musicsoundtechnologyChat 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 dispatcher verified the information on the releases before handing them to the conductor, ensuring the train could safely proceed through the sidings without telegraph communication. "communicationsystemtechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA device adapted to hold or release a device or mechanism as required."The emergency brake handle includes a releases that, when pressed, disengages the parking brake system. "devicemachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo let go (of); to cease to hold or contain."He released his grasp on the lever."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make available to the public."They released the new product later than intended."mediaentertainmentbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo free or liberate; to set free."He was released after two years in prison."actionlawrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo discharge."They released thousands of gallons of water into the river each month."actionprocessChat 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."communicationtechnologyChat 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 injured worker releases the company from further claims in exchange for a settlement. "lawpropertyrightbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo loosen; to relax; to remove the obligation of."to release an ordinance"actionbusinesslawrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo set up; to provide with a goal-scoring opportunity"The midfielder's perfect pass releases the striker, giving her a clear shot on goal. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo set free a chemical substance."The factory releases harmful chemicals into the river. "chemistrysubstancescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back."The landlord releases the apartment to the same tenant for another year. "propertybusinesslawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading