launch

verb
UK: /lɔːntʃ/
US: /lɑːntʃ/

  1. To start something new, like a product or project.

    1. We will launch the new product next month. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company plans to launch an innovative marketing campaign in the spring. [ ] [ ]

  2. To send something into the air or space.

    1. They will launch a rocket tomorrow. [ ] [ ]
    2. The space agency is preparing to launch a satellite into orbit next year. [ ] [ ]

  3. To begin an activity or event.

    1. Let's launch the meeting with introductions. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government decided to launch a full investigation into the matter immediately. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

initiate start begin dispatch commence
launch noun

  1. The act of starting something new.

    1. The launch was a big success. [ ] [ ]
    2. The product launch generated a lot of buzz among industry experts. [ ] [ ]

  2. The event of sending a rocket or spacecraft into the air.

    1. The rocket launch is scheduled for noon. [ ] [ ]
    2. Everyone watched the spectacular launch of the space shuttle with excitement. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "launch" in English means: To start something new, like a product or project., To send something into the air or space., To begin an activity or event..

The phonetic transcription of "launch" is /lɔːntʃ/ in British English and /lɑːntʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "launch": initiate, start, begin, dispatch, commence.

Example usage of "launch": "We will launch the new product next month.". More examples on the page.