release

verb
UK: /rɪˈliːs/
US: /rɪˈliːs/

  1. To let someone or something go; to set free.

    1. Please release the bird back into the wild it wants to be free. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company will release a statement following the internal investigation results. [ ] [ ]

  2. To make something available to the public.

    1. They will release the movie next week for everyone to watch. [ ] [ ]
    2. The band plans to release their new album in the spring after their tour. [ ] [ ]

  3. To allow a substance to flow out from somewhere.

    1. The valve will release the pressure from the container quickly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The chemical reaction released a significant amount of heat into the room. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

free discharge launch publish unleash liberate
release noun

  1. The act of making something available to the public.

    1. The release of the game is scheduled for next month. [ ] [ ]
    2. The software release included several bug fixes and performance improvements. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of letting someone or something go free.

    1. The prisoner's release from jail is scheduled for today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The animal's release back into its natural habitat was a heartwarming moment. [ ] [ ]

  3. A device or mechanism that allows something to be freed or operated.

    1. Pull the release to open the car's trunk easily now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The emergency release handle is clearly marked in red and easily accessible. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "release" in English means: To let someone or something go; to set free., To make something available to the public., To allow a substance to flow out from somewhere..

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

Synonyms for "release": free, discharge, launch, publish, unleash, liberate.

Example usage of "release": "Please release the bird back into the wild it wants to be free.". More examples on the page.