release
US /riˈlis/
verb, noun Foundation · A2 Kinh doanh chung Giải trí & truyền thông
Definition
to make available to the public; to set free; an official announcement or launch
Frequent in 'press release' and product launch announcements.
Examples
The company will release its new smartphone in the spring.
Synonyms
- launchto introduce a new product or enterprise to the market
- publishto prepare and issue a book, journal, or statement for public distribution
- dischargeto release someone from an obligation, duty, or hospital
Collocations
- Easy release a new pop songto issue a musical recording for public distribution
- Medium issue an official press releaseto publish a formal statement to news media outlets
- Hard release audited annual financial disclosuresto publish verified fiscal statements for public record
- Very Hard sign an unconditional liability release waiverto execute a legal form forfeiting future damage claims
- Easy be releasedto be made available or officially launched to the public
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