release

1. 1

   The event of setting (someone or something) free (e.g. hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms).countableuncountable

   • Similar studies of rats have employed four different intracranial resorbable, slow sustained release systems—surgical foam, a thermal gel depot, a microcapsule or biodegradable polymer beads.
2. 2

   The distribution, either public or private, of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product.countableuncountable

3. 3

   Anything recently released or made available (as for sale).countableuncountable

   • The video store advertised that it had all the latest releases.
4. 4

   That which is released, untied or let go.countableuncountable

   • They marked the occasion with a release of butterflies.
5. 5

   The giving up of a claim, especially a debt.countableuncountable

6. 6

   Liberation from pain or suffering.countableuncountable

7. 7

   The process by which a chemical substance is set free.countableuncountable

8. 8

   The act or manner of ending a sound.countableuncountable

9. 9

   In the block system, a printed card conveying information and instructions to be used at intermediate sidings without telegraphic stations.countablehistoricaluncountable

10. 10

    A device adapted to hold or release a device or mechanism as required.; A catch on a motor-starting rheostat, which automatically releases the rheostat arm and so stops the motor in case of a break in the field circuit.countableuncountable

syn. quietus

1. 1

   To let go of; to cease to hold or contain.transitive

   • He released his grasp on the lever.
2. 2

   To make available to the public.transitive

   • They released the new product later than intended.
3. 3

   To free or liberate; to set free.transitive

   • He was released after two years in prison.
4. 4

   To discharge.transitive

   • They released thousands of gallons of water into the river each month.
5. 5

   (of a call) To hang up.transitive

   • If you continue to use abusive language, I will need to release the call.
6. 6

   To let go, quit (a legal claim); to discharge or relinquish a right to (lands or buildings) by conveying to another who has some right or estate in possession.transitive

7. 7

   To loosen; to relax; to remove the obligation of.transitive

   • punishments inflicted and released
8. 8

   To set up; to provide with a goalscoring opportunity.transitive

   • With the Gunners far too lightweight in midfield, Mikel Arteta dropped back into a deeper-lying role. This freed Yossi Benayoun to go further forward, a move that helped forge a rare Arsenal chance on 30 minutes when the Israeli released Va
9. 9

   To set free a chemical substance.

10. 10

    To launch; to come out; to become available.intransitive

    • when the game releases
    • the new model will release on ...

ant. hold

1. 1

   To lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back.transitive