release

1 of 3

verb (1)

re·lease ri-ˈlēs How to pronounce release (audio)

released; releasing

transitive verb

: to set free from restraint, confinement, or servitude

release hostages

release pent-up emotions

release the brakes

also : to let go : dismiss

released from her job

: to relieve from something that confines, burdens, or oppresses

was released from her promise

: to give up in favor of another : relinquish

release a claim to property

: to give permission for publication, performance, exhibition, or sale of

also : to make available to the public

the commission released its findings

release a new movie

intransitive verb

: to move from one's normal position (as in football or basketball) in order to assume another position or to perform a second assignment

releasable

ri-ˈlē-sə-bəl How to pronounce release (audio)

adjective

release

2 of 3

noun

: relief or deliverance from sorrow, suffering, or trouble

: discharge from obligation or responsibility

b(1)

: relinquishment of a right or claim

(2)

: an act by which a legal right is discharged

specifically : a conveyance of a right in lands or tenements to another having an estate in possession

: the act or an instance of liberating or freeing (as from restraint)

: the act or manner of concluding a musical tone or phrase

: the act or manner of ending a sound : the movement of one or more vocal organs in quitting the position for a speech sound

: the action or manner of throwing a ball

has a quick release

: an instrument effecting a legal release

: the state of being freed

: a device adapted to hold or release a mechanism as required

: the act of permitting performance or publication

also : performance, publication

became a bestseller on its release

: the matter released

especially : a statement prepared for the press

re-lease

3 of 3

verb (2)

(ˌ)rē-ˈlēs How to pronounce re-lease (audio)

re-leased; re-leasing; re-leases

transitive verb

: to lease again

Example Sentences

Verb (1) The hostages have been released. The judge released the prisoner. The lion was released from its cage. There is a lot of controversy over whether or not wolves should be released into the park. I released my son's hand, and he ran out onto the playground. The factory faced serious fines for releasing dangerous chemicals into the river. Heat is released into the atmosphere by cars. During exercise, the body releases chemicals in the brain that make you feel better. She started to cry, releasing all of her repressed emotion. Exercise is a good way to release stress. Noun the release of the hostages The prisoner is eligible for early release. There was a controversy over the release of wolves into the park. The prisoner was given an early release. the release of heat into the atmosphere Exercise triggers the release of chemicals in the brain that make you feel better. an accidental release of pollutants into the river They've filed a request for release from the contract. They're requesting a release from their contractual obligations. The release of the book is scheduled for next month. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Notably, those types of hurricanes can produce strong swells that release dangerous rip currents to local beaches and shore areas.

Aya Elamroussi, CNN, 9 Sep. 2022 An officer, who said he’s trying to be empathetic, said detectives must release information to her.

Antonio Planas, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2022 The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to release the information to journalists.

The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Aug. 2022 Those figures are expected to rise, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to release the information to journalists.

Fox News, 30 Aug. 2022 The Justice Department was ordered to release more details of the warrant in the Burr investigation.

Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 Ballerini is currently gearing up to release her album Subject to Change, out Sept. 23 via Black River Entertainment.

Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2022 That’s likely when Apple will release iOS 16 as well.

Jacob Siegal, BGR, 17 Aug. 2022 My intention was to create a safe place, a place without judgement, a place to be free of perfectionism and overthinking, a place to scream, release, feel freedom.

Bianca London, Glamour, 29 July 2022

Noun

Officers were called to 91 Peachtree St. around 2 a.m. and found a man with multiple gunshot wounds, a news release states.

Rosana Hughes, ajc, 11 Sep. 2022 Hurlock said signing the release is not an option, and neither is returning to Bacon Academy.

Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 10 Sep. 2022 But a limited theatrical release may be a mistake, judging by the reception in the room.

Zack Sharf, Variety, 10 Sep. 2022 The university previously gave the same deal to families earning less than $65,000 a year, according to a Princeton news release.

Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 The project, which will begin in 2023, will coincide with the broadening of existing courses, as well as the addition of new ones that will expand what UAFS has to offer students in the field of art and design, the news release states.

Thomas Saccente, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2022 The film is getting the widest Imax domestic release ever for a Bollywood movie.

Pamela Mcclintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2022 One imagines, by the way, that Netflix’s weekly Top 10 lists would look a lot different following a move to more weekly release schedules.

Andy Meek, BGR, 10 Sep. 2022 The hope then was that the films would see release in 2014 and 2015.

Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

release 1 of 2

verb

re·lease ri-ˈlēs How to pronounce release (audio)

released; releasing

: to set free or let go of

The fish was caught and released.

He released his hold on the rope.

: to allow to escape

The factory released chemicals into the river.

: to relieve from a duty, responsibility, or burden

She released him from his promise.

: to give up or hand over to someone else

I released my claim.

: to permit to be published, sold, or shown

The movie will be released next month.

release

2 of 2

noun

: the act of setting free or letting go

release of a prisoner

: the act of allowing something to escape

the release of smoke

: a discharge from an obligation or responsibility

: relief or rescue from sorrow, suffering, or trouble

release from pain

: a device for holding or releasing a mechanism

: the act of making something available to the public

: something (as a new product or song) that is made available to the public

Legal Definition

release 1 of 2

transitive verb

re·lease

released; releasing

: to relieve or free from obligation, liability, or responsibility

the debtor is released from all dischargeable debts

: to give up (a claim, title, or right) to the benefit of another person : surrender

: to set free from confinement

was released on personal recognizance

release

2 of 2

noun

: discharge from an obligation or responsibility that bars a cause of action

did not effect a release of the school for any negligence

: the giving up or renunciation of a right or claim that bars a cause of action

was a release of the remainder of the debt

Note: A release may in some situations require consideration in order to be valid. A release of one joint obligor sometimes is considered to release all the obligors.

: an act or instrument that effects a release

signed a release issued by the insurer

called also release of all claims

compare hold harmless

: the act or instance of freeing especially from custody

released 1 of 2

adjective

as in delivered

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

delivered
freed
liberated
quit
disencumbered
unburdened
free
shut (of)
unhampered
unimpeded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

hindered
handicapped
encumbered
hobbled

released

2 of 2

verb

past tense of release

as in unleashed

to set free (from a state of being held in check) the losing player released his anger with a great yell of frustration

Synonyms & Similar Words

unleashed
loosened
unlocked
expressed
aired
let go
uncorked
loosed
liberated
unloosed
sprung
unloosened
freed
sprang
discharged
emancipated
unchained
unbound
unfettered
enfranchised
unshackled
uncaged
manumitted
vented
unmoored
took out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

contained
held
checked
controlled
governed
restrained
regulated
inhibited
constrained
curbed
smothered
tamed
bridled
bound
confined
reined (in)
shackled
handcuffed
hampered
fettered
manacled
trammelled
trammeled
enchained
haltered

as in aired

to find emotional release for tried to find other ways of releasing tension than by chewing her fingernails

Synonyms & Similar Words

unleashed
aired
vented
voiced
expressed
loosed
acted out
stated
gave way (to)
took out
ventilated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

suppressed
contained
managed
controlled
handled
governed
checked
repressed
restrained
held back
constrained
bottled (up)
curbed
tamed
quelled
smothered
bridled
reined (in)
allayed
lulled
quieted
soothed
swallowed
inhibited
stilled
choked
stifled
pocketed
repressed
strangled
muffled
pulled in

as in freed

to set free (as from slavery or confinement) release the prisoners immediately

Synonyms & Similar Words

freed
liberated
rescued
discharged
sprung
saved
loosened
sprang
turned loose
enlarged
loosed
emancipated
uncaged
unchained
delivered
unbound
manumitted
enfranchised
unfettered
paroled
disenthraled
disenthralled
redeemed
extricated
ransomed
disentangled
unshackled
bailed (out)
disengaged
disencumbered
disembarrassed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

confined
bound
restrained
imprisoned
shackled
jailed
incarcerated
fettered
handcuffed
committed
interned
locked (up)
subdued
enchained
conquered
enslaved
trammelled
manacled
subjugated
trammeled
immured

as in liberated

to set free from entanglement or difficulty the new governor finally managed to release himself from his rash campaign promise

Synonyms & Similar Words

freed
liberated
saved
rescued
redeemed
extricated
cut loose
cleared
disentangled
disengaged
delivered
untangled
disembarrassed
unraveled
untied
unburdened
disencumbered
disburdened
unsnarled
untwined

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

hampered
loaded
blocked
hindered
weighed
impeded
entangled
embroiled
obstructed
burdened
encumbered

as in issued

to throw or give off an air freshener that releases a pleasing scent into the room

Synonyms & Similar Words

issued
emitted
cast
radiated
evolved
expelled
emanated
eliminated
discharged
exhaled
poured
irradiated
vented
expired
threw out
gave out
shot
erupted
evacuated
secreted
excreted
sent (out)
exuded
ejected
sprayed
oozed
spewed
gushed
jetted
squirted
spouted
spurted
outpoured

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

absorbed
inhaled
soaked (up)
took up
sucked (up)
sponged

as in announced

to make known openly or publicly the panel of nutritionists released their findings on the safety and effectiveness of various diets

Synonyms & Similar Words

announced
published
declared
proclaimed
posted
promulgated
advertised
disclosed
publicized
revealed
trumpeted
broadcast
heralded
broadcasted
reported
promoted
introduced
blared
flashed
ran with
sounded
enunciated
disseminated
placarded
gave out
blazed
blazoned
showed
annunciated
featured
spread
beat the drum (for or about)
notified
barked
cried
informed
divulged
rang
manifested
billed
bulletined
imparted
gazetted
puffed
tolled
communicated
plugged
billboarded
handed down
blurbed
kithed
intimated
apprised
knelled
kythed
advised
pitched
called (off or out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

withheld
suppressed
concealed
recalled
revoked
silenced
retracted
hushed (up)
recanted

as in removed

to let go from office, service, or employment they released the workers who couldn't handle the new technology

Synonyms & Similar Words

removed
dismissed
sacked
retired
fired
discharged
terminated
axed
sent packing
canned
mustered out
bounced
turned off
laid off
cashiered
downsized
kicked out
trimmed
separated
showed (someone) the door
pink-slipped
unseated
furloughed
excessed
threw out
chucked (out)
booted (out)
drummed (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

employed
retained
hired
engaged
kept
signed (up or on)
contracted
took on
rehired
reemployed
recruited
subcontracted
re-employed

单词	released
释义	release 1 of 3 verb (1) re·lease ri-ˈlēs released; releasing transitive verb 1 : to set free from restraint, confinement, or servitude release hostages release pent-up emotions release the brakes also : to let go : dismiss released from her job 2 : to relieve from something that confines, burdens, or oppresses was released from her promise 3 : to give up in favor of another : relinquish release a claim to property 4 : to give permission for publication, performance, exhibition, or sale of also : to make available to the public the commission released its findings release a new movie intransitive verb : to move from one's normal position (as in football or basketball) in order to assume another position or to perform a second assignment releasable ri-ˈlē-sə-bəl adjective release 2 of 3 noun 1 : relief or deliverance from sorrow, suffering, or trouble 2 a : discharge from obligation or responsibility b(1) : relinquishment of a right or claim (2) : an act by which a legal right is discharged specifically : a conveyance of a right in lands or tenements to another having an estate in possession 3 a : the act or an instance of liberating or freeing (as from restraint) b : the act or manner of concluding a musical tone or phrase c : the act or manner of ending a sound : the movement of one or more vocal organs in quitting the position for a speech sound d : the action or manner of throwing a ball has a quick release 4 : an instrument effecting a legal release 5 : the state of being freed 6 : a device adapted to hold or release a mechanism as required 7 a : the act of permitting performance or publication also : performance, publication became a bestseller on its release b : the matter released especially : a statement prepared for the press re-lease 3 of 3 verb (2) (ˌ)rē-ˈlēs re-leased; re-leasing; re-leases transitive verb : to lease again Synonyms Verb (1) loose loosen uncork unleash unlock unloose unloosen Noun delivery discharge quietus quittance See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb (1) The hostages have been released. The judge released the prisoner. The lion was released from its cage. There is a lot of controversy over whether or not wolves should be released into the park. I released my son's hand, and he ran out onto the playground. The factory faced serious fines for releasing dangerous chemicals into the river. Heat is released into the atmosphere by cars. During exercise, the body releases chemicals in the brain that make you feel better. She started to cry, releasing all of her repressed emotion. Exercise is a good way to release stress. Noun the release of the hostages The prisoner is eligible for early release. There was a controversy over the release of wolves into the park. The prisoner was given an early release. the release of heat into the atmosphere Exercise triggers the release of chemicals in the brain that make you feel better. an accidental release of pollutants into the river They've filed a request for release from the contract. They're requesting a release from their contractual obligations. The release of the book is scheduled for next month. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Notably, those types of hurricanes can produce strong swells that release dangerous rip currents to local beaches and shore areas. Aya Elamroussi, CNN, 9 Sep. 2022 An officer, who said he’s trying to be empathetic, said detectives must release information to her. Antonio Planas, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2022 The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to release the information to journalists. The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Aug. 2022 Those figures are expected to rise, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to release the information to journalists. Fox News, 30 Aug. 2022 The Justice Department was ordered to release more details of the warrant in the Burr investigation. Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 Ballerini is currently gearing up to release her album Subject to Change, out Sept. 23 via Black River Entertainment. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2022 That’s likely when Apple will release iOS 16 as well. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 17 Aug. 2022 My intention was to create a safe place, a place without judgement, a place to be free of perfectionism and overthinking, a place to scream, release, feel freedom. Bianca London, Glamour, 29 July 2022 Noun Officers were called to 91 Peachtree St. around 2 a.m. and found a man with multiple gunshot wounds, a news release states. Rosana Hughes, ajc, 11 Sep. 2022 Hurlock said signing the release is not an option, and neither is returning to Bacon Academy. Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 10 Sep. 2022 But a limited theatrical release may be a mistake, judging by the reception in the room. Zack Sharf, Variety, 10 Sep. 2022 The university previously gave the same deal to families earning less than $65,000 a year, according to a Princeton news release. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 The project, which will begin in 2023, will coincide with the broadening of existing courses, as well as the addition of new ones that will expand what UAFS has to offer students in the field of art and design, the news release states. Thomas Saccente, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2022 The film is getting the widest Imax domestic release ever for a Bollywood movie. Pamela Mcclintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2022 One imagines, by the way, that Netflix’s weekly Top 10 lists would look a lot different following a move to more weekly release schedules. Andy Meek, BGR, 10 Sep. 2022 The hope then was that the films would see release in 2014 and 2015. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb (1) Middle English relesen, from Anglo-French relesser, from Latin relaxare to relax Noun Middle English reles, from Anglo-French, from relesser First Known Use Verb (1) 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb (2) 1828, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing release on work release on general release general release timed-release time-release release print sustained-release press release pre-release re-release work release cytokine release syndrome See More on work release on general release general release timed-release time-release release print sustained-release press release pre-release re-release work release cytokine release syndrome See More Kids Definition release 1 of 2 verb re·lease ri-ˈlēs released; releasing 1 : to set free or let go of The fish was caught and released. He released his hold on the rope. 2 : to allow to escape The factory released chemicals into the river. 3 : to relieve from a duty, responsibility, or burden She released him from his promise. 4 : to give up or hand over to someone else I released my claim. 5 : to permit to be published, sold, or shown The movie will be released next month. release 2 of 2 noun 1 : the act of setting free or letting go release of a prisoner 2 : the act of allowing something to escape the release of smoke 3 : a discharge from an obligation or responsibility 4 : relief or rescue from sorrow, suffering, or trouble release from pain 5 : a device for holding or releasing a mechanism 6 : the act of making something available to the public 7 : something (as a new product or song) that is made available to the public Legal Definition release 1 of 2 transitive verb re·lease released; releasing 1 a : to relieve or free from obligation, liability, or responsibility the debtor is released from all dischargeable debts b : to give up (a claim, title, or right) to the benefit of another person : surrender 2 : to set free from confinement was released on personal recognizance release 2 of 2 noun 1 a : discharge from an obligation or responsibility that bars a cause of action did not effect a release of the school for any negligence b : the giving up or renunciation of a right or claim that bars a cause of action was a release of the remainder of the debt Note: A release may in some situations require consideration in order to be valid. A release of one joint obligor sometimes is considered to release all the obligors. 2 : an act or instrument that effects a release signed a release issued by the insurer called also release of all claims compare hold harmless 3 : the act or instance of freeing especially from custody released 1 of 2 adjective as in delivered Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance delivered freed liberated quit disencumbered unburdened free shut (of) unhampered unimpeded Antonyms & Near Antonyms hindered handicapped encumbered hobbled released 2 of 2 verb past tense of release 1 as in unleashed to set free (from a state of being held in check) the losing player released his anger with a great yell of frustration Synonyms & Similar Words unleashed loosened unlocked expressed aired let go uncorked loosed liberated unloosed sprung unloosened freed sprang discharged emancipated unchained unbound unfettered enfranchised unshackled uncaged manumitted vented unmoored took out Antonyms & Near Antonyms contained held checked controlled governed restrained regulated inhibited constrained curbed smothered tamed bridled bound confined reined (in) shackled handcuffed hampered fettered manacled trammelled trammeled enchained haltered See More 2 as in aired to find emotional release for tried to find other ways of releasing tension than by chewing her fingernails Synonyms & Similar Words unleashed aired vented voiced expressed loosed acted out stated gave way (to) took out ventilated Antonyms & Near Antonyms suppressed contained managed controlled handled governed checked repressed restrained held back constrained bottled (up) curbed tamed quelled smothered bridled reined (in) allayed lulled quieted soothed swallowed inhibited stilled choked stifled pocketed repressed strangled muffled pulled in See More 3 as in freed to set free (as from slavery or confinement) release the prisoners immediately Synonyms & Similar Words freed liberated rescued discharged sprung saved loosened sprang turned loose enlarged loosed emancipated uncaged unchained delivered unbound manumitted enfranchised unfettered paroled disenthraled disenthralled redeemed extricated ransomed disentangled unshackled bailed (out) disengaged disencumbered disembarrassed Antonyms & Near Antonyms confined bound restrained imprisoned shackled jailed incarcerated fettered handcuffed committed interned locked (up) subdued enchained conquered enslaved trammelled manacled subjugated trammeled immured See More 4 as in liberated to set free from entanglement or difficulty the new governor finally managed to release himself from his rash campaign promise Synonyms & Similar Words freed liberated saved rescued redeemed extricated cut loose cleared disentangled disengaged delivered untangled disembarrassed unraveled untied unburdened disencumbered disburdened unsnarled untwined Antonyms & Near Antonyms hampered loaded blocked hindered weighed impeded entangled embroiled obstructed burdened encumbered See More 5 as in issued to throw or give off an air freshener that releases a pleasing scent into the room Synonyms & Similar Words issued emitted cast radiated evolved expelled emanated eliminated discharged exhaled poured irradiated vented expired threw out gave out shot erupted evacuated secreted excreted sent (out) exuded ejected sprayed oozed spewed gushed jetted squirted spouted spurted outpoured Antonyms & Near Antonyms absorbed inhaled soaked (up) took up sucked (up) sponged 6 as in announced to make known openly or publicly the panel of nutritionists released their findings on the safety and effectiveness of various diets Synonyms & Similar Words announced published declared proclaimed posted promulgated advertised disclosed publicized revealed trumpeted broadcast heralded broadcasted reported promoted introduced blared flashed ran with sounded enunciated disseminated placarded gave out blazed blazoned showed annunciated featured spread beat the drum (for or about) notified barked cried informed divulged rang manifested billed bulletined imparted gazetted puffed tolled communicated plugged billboarded handed down blurbed kithed intimated apprised knelled kythed advised pitched called (off or out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms withheld suppressed concealed recalled revoked silenced retracted hushed (up) recanted See More 7 as in removed to let go from office, service, or employment they released the workers who couldn't handle the new technology Synonyms & Similar Words removed dismissed sacked retired fired discharged terminated axed sent packing canned mustered out bounced turned off laid off cashiered downsized kicked out trimmed separated showed (someone) the door pink-slipped unseated furloughed excessed threw out chucked (out) booted (out) drummed (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms employed retained hired engaged kept signed (up or on) contracted took on rehired reemployed recruited subcontracted re-employed See More
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release

verb (1)

noun

verb (2)

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Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing release

Kids Definition

verb

noun

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transitive verb

noun

adjective

verb