release
/rɪˈliːs/
let go, set free; launch
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To let something or someone go, or to make something publicly available.
"The movie will be released next month."
- 1.
A public launch or the act of letting something out.
"The new album release was a huge hit."
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The movie will be released next month.
The movie will be released next month.
The new album release was a huge hit.
The new album release was a huge hit.
He gently released the bird back into the sky.
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Frequently asked about release
How do you pronounce release?
release is pronounced [/rɪˈliːs/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does release mean?
release means "let go, set free; launch". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is release?
release is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The movie will be released next month." — used to mean "let go, set free; launch".
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