release
to free from confinement, bondage, obligation, pain, etc.; let go: to release a prisoner; to release someone from a debt.
to free from anything that restrains, fastens, etc.: to release a catapult.
to allow to be known, issued, done, or exhibited: to release an article for publication.
Law. to give up, relinquish, or surrender (a right, claim, etc.).
a freeing or releasing from confinement, obligation, pain, emotional strain, etc.
liberation from anything that restrains or fastens.
some device or agency for effecting such liberation.
a grant of permission, as to publish, use, or sell something.
the releasing of something for publication, performance, use, exhibition, or sale.
the film, book, record, etc., that is released.
Law.
the surrender of a right or the like to another.
a document embodying such a surrender.
Law Obsolete. a remission, as of a debt, tax, or tribute.
Machinery.
a control mechanism for starting or stopping a machine, especially by removing some restrictive apparatus.
the opening of an exhaust port or valve at or near the working stroke of an engine so that the working fluid can be exhausted on the return stroke.
the point in the stroke of an engine at which the exhaust port or valve is opened.
(in jazz or popular music) a bridge.
Origin of release
1synonym study For release
Other words for release
Opposites for release
Other words from release
- re·leas·a·bil·i·ty, noun
- re·leas·a·ble, re·leas·i·ble, adjective
- non·re·lease, noun
- un·re·leas·a·ble, adjective
- un·re·leas·i·ble, adjective
Words that may be confused with release
- re-lease, release
Words Nearby release
Other definitions for re-lease (2 of 2)
to lease again.
Law. to make over (land, property, etc.), as to another.
a contract for re-leasing land or property.
the land or property re-leased.
Origin of re-lease
2Words that may be confused with re-lease
- re-lease , release
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How to use release in a sentence
After being told of Cline’s past, and recent release from prison, a Montgomery County detective drove to the apartment building where Cline lived.
Previously convicted bank robber allegedly hits new bank while under covert surveillance, gets arrested | Dan Morse | February 12, 2021 | Washington PostThe organization joined with two others, CommunicationFIRST and Autistic Self Advocacy Network, to issue a news release on the day Sia agreed to remove the scenes from the film.
The very real, very painful reasons the autistic community demanded two restraint scenes be removed from Sia’s new film ‘Music’ | Theresa Vargas | February 10, 2021 | Washington PostUnlike more than two dozen other states, Maryland bars the release of such records — another way in which advocates say police are shielded from accountability.
The first state to pass a law protecting police accused of misconduct may also be the first to repeal it. | Ovetta Wiggins | February 9, 2021 | Washington PostOakland Airport said in a news release that it is the first airport in the country to get testing vending machines.
For $149, this Oakland Airport vending machine dispenses covid tests | Rachel Lerman | February 5, 2021 | Washington PostHis debut album, Right Now, is one of the most impressive releases I’ve added to my collection and you should do the same.
Soulection’s Joe Kay Presents ‘A Beginner’s Guide To Future Sounds’ | Brande Victorian | February 5, 2021 | Essence.com
Rashad was there to celebrate the release of the Civil Rights drama Selma.
Phylicia Rashad and the Cult of Cosby Truthers | Stereo Williams | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThe United States government might not release that information for years, if ever.
On his eighth try, more than three decades after he went in, the parole board finally voted to release Sam.
His First Day Out Of Jail After 40 Years: Adjusting To Life Outside | Justin Rohrlich | January 3, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThe “nature of the crime” was too serious to release him, they said.
His First Day Out Of Jail After 40 Years: Adjusting To Life Outside | Justin Rohrlich | January 3, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd so, he says he left prison without proper ID, just his release papers and the “dress-out gear” he was given by the state.
His First Day Out Of Jail After 40 Years: Adjusting To Life Outside | Justin Rohrlich | January 3, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTHe has secured the release of certain Spanish prisoners, and is building two ships.
He had no rest until the seals were fixed to parchment, and the warrant of his release appeared in public print.
The strenuous efforts made by the Spaniards to secure their release are fully referred to in Chap.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanThe whole party was captured by the insurgents, who were afterwards ordered to release them all.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanNow at the feast the governor was wont to release unto the multitude one prisoner, whom they would.
His Last Week | William E. Barton
British Dictionary definitions for release
/ (rɪˈliːs) /
to free (a person, animal, etc) from captivity or imprisonment
to free (someone) from obligation or duty
to free (something) from (one's grip); let go or fall
to issue (a record, film, book, etc) for sale or circulation
to make (news or information) known or allow (news or information) to be made known: to release details of an agreement
law to relinquish (a right, claim, title, etc) in favour of someone else
ethology to evoke (a response) through the presentation of a stimulus that produces the response innately
the act of freeing or state of being freed, as from captivity, imprisonment, duty, pain, life, etc
the act of issuing for sale or publication
something issued for sale or public showing, esp a film or a record: a new release from Bob Dylan
a news item, document, etc, made available for publication, broadcasting, etc
law the surrender of a claim, right, title, etc, in favour of someone else
a control mechanism for starting or stopping an engine
the opening of the exhaust valve of a steam engine near the end of the piston stroke
the moment at which this valve opens
the electronic control regulating how long a note sounds after a synthesizer key has been released
the control mechanism for the shutter in a camera
Origin of release
1Derived forms of release
- releaser, noun
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