release
🇺🇸
/rɪˈliːs/
🇬🇧
/rɪˈliːs/
verb
B1
to let someone go free from a place where they were kept
The police will release him after they finish asking questions.
B2
to let something go so it can move freely
When you release the balloon, it will fly up into the sky.
B2
to let out feelings like anger or worry
Crying can help you release sad feelings.
B2
to move something so another thing can work
Release the brake to let the car move.
B2
to share information with everyone
The company will release the news tomorrow.
B2
to make a movie or song available to people
They will release the new album next month.
R
to make something available that was held back
The bank will release the money for your project.
R
to free someone from a job or duty
The team will release the player from his contract.
R
to make something less tight
Stretching can help release tight muscles.
noun
B1
the act of setting someone or something free
People celebrated the release of the prisoners.
B2
the act of making a movie or song available
The movie's release was a big success.
B2
a new movie or song that is made available
This new release is very popular.
B2
the act of sharing information with everyone
The news release contained important details.
B2
the act of letting out a gas or chemical
The factory must prevent the release of harmful gases.
R
the feeling of being free from pain or worry
After the test, I felt a great release from stress.
translation
to let someone go free from a place where they were kept; to let something go so it can move freely; to let out feelings like anger or worry; to move something so another thing can work; to share information with everyone; to make a movie or song available to people; to make something available that was held back; to free someone from a job or duty; to make something less tight
the act of setting someone or something free; the act of making a movie or song available; a new movie or song that is made available; the act of sharing information with everyone; the act of letting out a gas or chemical; the feeling of being free from pain or worry
Word Forms
3rd Present
releases
Progressive
releasing
Past
released
Perfect
released
Plural
releases