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Definition of released - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
freedset free from confinement or restraint
- The released prisoners were grateful for their freedom.
2.
availabilitymade available to the public
- The released report provided new insights into the issue.
Expressions with released
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temporarily free from jail after paying money while waiting for trial
The released on bail suspect must report to the police every week.
Origin of released
Latin, relaxare (to loosen, release)
Terms with released included in their meaning
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music
collection of audio recordings released together
liberation
released from captivity or confinement
music
song released individually or with few tracks
report
short report released through official channels
publishing
to be published or released
freedom
released from physical attachment or connection
release date
the date when something is officially released
general accident
situation where oil is accidentally released
large release
be released in large quantities
publishing
publication released every month
science
involving energy released from changes within atoms
conditional freedom
be released from prison on parole
author
having one's work formally released
advance
released before the general public
biology
the sound made when gas is released from the digestive system
substance released
something that is emitted like pollutants
confidential information
released to the public without permission
availability
publicly available or released
unreleased
not yet officially released
large release
large amount of something released or expressed at once
brand identity
brand under which music is released
freely expressed
expressed or released without restraint
not released
not available in print or online
publishing
not released to the public
Examples of released in a sentence
She felt like a released balloon, free and light. The released documents were crucial for the investigation. The released movie became an instant hit.
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- French:libéré, publié, ...
- German:freigelassen, veröffentlicht, ...
- Italian:rilasciato, pubblicato, ...
- Spanish:liberado, divulgado, ...
- Portuguese:libertado, divulgado, ...
- Chinese:释放的, 发布的, ...
- Japanese:釈放された, 公開された, ...
- Arabic:مُحرَّر, صادر, ...
- Hebrew:מְשֻׁחְרָר, מְפוּרְסָם, ...
- Russian:освобожденный, опубликованный, ...
- Ukrainian:звільнений, випущений, ...
- Hindi:रिहा, जारी, ...
Definition of release - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
physical releaselet go of something held
- She released the balloon into the sky.
2.
liberationset free from confinement
- The zoo released the rehabilitated eagle.
3.
information disclosuremake information available
- The company released the financial report.
4.
public availabilitymake available to the public
- The band will release their new album next month.
5.
substancedischarge a substance
- The factory released toxic fumes into the air.
6.
exemptrelieve from duty or responsibility
- She was released from her contract early..
7.
legalrelinquish a legal claim
- He released his rights to the property.
Noun
1.
liberationact of setting free from confinement or control
- The release of the prisoners was celebrated..
2.
new buildTECH. specific version of a product, especially software or mediaTECH.
- The next release fixes several security bugs.
3.
legalact of giving up a legal claim
- He signed a release to settle the dispute.
4.
mechanismdevice that allows something to be let go
- The camera's release was easy to use.
5.
scienceact of allowing a fluid to escape
- The release of steam powered the engine.
Images of release
device that allows something to be let go
Expressions with release
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relief from a burdensome situation or condition
The end of the war was a merciful release for everyone.
stop worrying and trust in divine guidance
When stressed, she decided to release and let God.
letting go of pent-up emotions or energy
After a stressful week, she went to the gym to release the beast.
remove restrictions to let something flow freely
The new policy released the floodgates of innovation in the industry.
allow aggressive action or pursuit
The manager released the hounds on the new project to meet the deadline.
reduce strictness or control
Parents should release the reins as their children grow older and more responsible.
day when students or workers are allowed to leave earlier than usual
Friday will be an early release because of the staff meeting.
alleviate stress or tension
She took a walk to release the pressure after a long day at work.
device part that lets something be undone or removed very quickly
He tightened the quick release on the front wheel before riding.
control used to free, open, or eject something when pressed
Press the release button to open the battery compartment.
practice of catching animals and releasing them back to the wild
The fisherman practiced catch and release to help preserve the trout population..
widespread public distribution of a film or other creative work
The documentary is scheduled for general release in the spring.
available to the public in many places at once
The film is now in wide release across the country.
written statement on public interest matter for press
A press release was issued regarding the environmental policy.
lever that you move to unlock or free a mechanism
Pull the release lever to fold the back seat down.
stop keeping a grip or control on something
She refused to release her hold on the rope.
make stress or tightness go away or become less
She did yoga to release tension after work.
to disengage a vehicle's braking mechanism
She released the handbrake and the car began to move forward..
loosen tightness or stiffness
She did yoga to release the tension in her muscles.
system that lets something go by itself when conditions are met
The fire door has an automatic release linked to the alarm system.
freeing of a person from custody under rules they must obey
The judge granted conditional release after reviewing his behavior in prison.
last approved version of a product or work ready for distribution
The game enters final release next month after extensive beta testing.
official statement given to media by an organization
The company issued a news release about the new product.
allow someone to leave jail
They will release her from prison next week.
Origin of release
Old French, re (again) + laisier (let go)
Examples of release in a sentence
The company will release the new product soon. The activists demanded the government release the prisoners. After years of captivity, the bird was finally released. The government will release the new guidelines tomorrow. They plan to release the survey results next week. The company will release the new software update soon.
They plan to release the movie in theaters this summer. The valve was opened to release steam from the engine. Chemicals were released into the river during the spill. The manager released him from his duties. The teacher released the student from the assignment. She agreed to release her claim on the inheritance. The company released its hold on the disputed patent. The release of the hostages was a relief. The sudden release of the animal surprised everyone. This release adds support for dark mode. Players praised the latest release for its stability. The release of the lien was finalized yesterday. They demanded a release from all contractual obligations. The parachute's release functioned perfectly. He examined the release on the trap carefully. The valve's release of gas triggered the alarm. A controlled release of coolant lowered the pressure.
View all translations of release
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- French:lâcher, libération, ...
- German:loslassen, Freilassung, ...
- Italian:lasciare, liberazione, ...
- Spanish:soltar, liberación, ...
- Portuguese:largar, libertação, ...
- Chinese:放开, 版本, ...
- Japanese:放す, 解放, ...
- Arabic:أَطْلَقَ, إِفْرَاج, ...
- Hebrew:לְשַׁחְרֵר, שִׁחְרוּר, ...
- Russian:отпустить, освобождение, ...
- Ukrainian:відпустити, звільнення, ...
- Hindi:छोड़ना, रिहाई, ...
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