Release
To allow to escape or be freed; to let go of something held; to issue or publish for public use.
verbRelease
To allow to escape or be freed; to let go of something held; to issue or publish for public use.
verbImagine This
Imagine a zookeeper opening a cage and releasing a colorful parrot, which soars into the sky. Later, a studio announces the release of a new blockbuster to theaters.
Sounds Like
rΙͺΛliΛs (verb); ΛriΛliΛs (noun form)
Looks Like
re-lease (looks like two common words: 're' and 'lease')
Remember This
Release comes from roots meaning to loosen or let go, and it covers freeing someone or something, or making information or products public.
Other Forms
Connect With
liberate, free, discharge, publish, issue, launch, release date
Note
Note the difference between release (verb: to let go or publish) and release as a noun (the act or event of releasing, e.g., a film release or a press release). Use appropriate prepositions: release someone from custody, release tension, release a product to the public.