Definition of launch - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
beginningstart a project or activity
- The company launched a new marketing campaign.
2.
market introductionintroduce a new product or service
- The tech startup will launch its app this Friday..
3.
send upwardsend forth into the air or space
- The company will launch a new satellite tomorrow..
4.
technologytr./intr. TECH. start a computer programtr./intr. TECH.
- He launched the application to edit the photo.
5.
nauticalRare put a ship into waterRare
- They launched the ship after the ceremony.
Noun
1.
projectthe act of starting a project or product
- The launch of the new app was successful.
2.
celebrationevent celebrating the start of something
- We attended the launch of the new book.
3.
boatUK small motorboatUK
- They took a launch to reach the remote island..
4.
nauticalRare the act of setting a vessel afloatRare
- The launch of the ship was a grand event.
Images of launch
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Expressions with launch
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start something with energy or enthusiasm
She launched into her presentation with confidence.
begin a new activity with enthusiasm
She decided to launch out into a new career.
start a strong and damaging criticism
The politician launched a withering attack on his opponent's policies.
young adult's inability to start independent life
His failure to launch worried his parents.
initiate a path in a specific field
He launched a career in music at a young age.
make a website available to the public
They plan to launch a website for their new product next month.
start aggressive action against someone or something
The army will launch an attack at dawn.
planned day when a new product service or project begins publicly
The game’s launch date was delayed to fix several critical bugs.
meeting to start a project or event
The team gathered for the launch meeting to discuss the new product.
sloped area or structure where boats are moved into water
We met at the boat launch near the campground parking lot.
the day or period before a launch event
The team was busy on the eve of the launch.
starting point for a career or project
Her first job was a launch pad for her career.
event celebrating a new product or service release
The company hosted a launch party for its new app.
scheduled start time for a product release
The launch time for the new phone is midnight.
subtle announcement of a romantic relationship
They did a soft launch of their relationship on Instagram.
start a strong effort to achieve a goal
The company plans to launch an offensive to increase sales.
limited time frame for starting a project
We have a launch window for the new app next month.
introduction of a product without prior promotion
The company opted for a cold launch to test the market.
early stage when a new product or project is first introduced
Marketing plans must be ready before the launch phase of the game.
event when a rocket is sent into the sky or space
Thousands watched the rocket launch from the nearby viewing area.
release a video game to the public
The company will launch game next month.
official release of a product or service
The company scheduled a hard launch for their new app next month.
place with equipment for launching spacecraft or missiles
The launch complex was ready for the new rocket.
place with structures used to send rockets or spacecraft into space
The tour group watched the rocket on the launch site.
Origin of launch
Old French, lancier (to hurl)
Terms with launch included in their meaning
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business launch
initial public opening of a business or venue
travel
prepared for departure or launch
launch
shoot an object using a small elastic handheld device
product launch
release a product to customers
start action
begin or launch an activity or event
business
launch a new product or service gradually
release
official launch or gradual introduction of something new
product launch
become available for sale to the public
space launch
act of a spacecraft starting to rise from the ground
business
launch of a new product in the market
fast movement
launch forward suddenly like a fast projectile
technology
start or launch a system or application
spacecraft launch
launching area for rockets or spacecraft
forceful launch
launch with great force or energy
motion
launch something with great force
product launch
become available for purchase in stores
launch
initiate something with energy or enthusiasm
movement
launch forward as if pushed by a flexible platform
space launch
rocket successfully leaves the ground
product launch
pre-release trial by outside users to spot faults
product
testing a product with real users before launch
physical action
throw or launch something quickly into a place
communication
launch a strong verbal attack or criticism
criticism
launch a strong verbal attack or criticism
Examples of launch in a sentence
The artist will launch her exhibition this weekend. They plan to launch the new software next month. The company will launch its latest product line soon. NASA plans to launch a new rover next year. They will launch fireworks at midnight. She launched the software to track her expenses.
They launched the program to play the latest game. The workers launched the vessel at dawn. They will launch the new yacht next week. The launch was attended by several industry leaders. Excitement filled the room during the product launch. The launch of the new product was a grand affair. Everyone was excited about the launch of the charity event. The old launch was still seaworthy. They rented a launch for a day of fishing. The launch of the lifeboat was swift and efficient. Spectators gathered to witness the launch of the new yacht.
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- French:lancer, lancement, ...
- German:starten, Start, ...
- Italian:lanciare, lancio, ...
- Spanish:lanzar, lanzamiento, ...
- Portuguese:lançar, lançamento, ...
- Chinese:启动, 发布会, ...
- Japanese:開始する, ローンチ, ...
- Arabic:أَطْلَقَ, إِطْلَاق, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַשִּׁיק, הַשָּׁקָה, ...
- Russian:запускать, запуск, ...
- Ukrainian:розпочати, запуск, ...
- Hindi:शुरू करना, शुभारंभ, ...
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