launch
🇺🇸
/lɔːntʃ/
🇬🇧
/lɔːntʃ/
verb
B2
to start something, like an organized activity
The police will launch an investigation tomorrow.
B2
to make a new product or service available for the first time
They will launch the new phone next month.
B2
to put a new ship into the water
The company will launch a new boat today.
B2
to send something like a rocket into space or the sky
They plan to launch a satellite next week.
R
to strongly criticize or attack someone
He will launch a strong attack in his speech.
R
to jump forward with force
The cat will launch itself at the toy.
R
to start a computer program
Click here to launch the application.
noun
B2
the act of starting something
After the launch, sales were very good.
B2
an event where something new is shown to the public
Many people came to the product launch.
R
a large motor boat
They traveled on a large launch.
translation
to start something, like an organized activity; to make a new product or service available for the first time; to put a new ship into the water; to send something like a rocket into space or the sky; to strongly criticize or attack someone; to jump forward with force; to start a computer program
the act of starting something; an event where something new is shown to the public; a large motor boat
Word Forms
3rd Present
launches
Progressive
launching
Past
launched
Perfect
launched
Plural
launches