launch
launch Lexical Profile
launch Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The act of starting or introducing a new product, project, or enterprise.
"The technology company organized a massive press event for the launch of its latest smartphone."
The act or instance of sending a spacecraft, rocket, or satellite into the air or into space.
"Millions of people tuned in to watch the live broadcast of the rocket launch."
A large, open motorboat, often used for short passenger trips or as a tender for a larger vessel.
"The harbor master used a small launch to transport the harbor pilot to the arriving cruise ship."
• verb
To start or set in motion an enterprise, campaign, or new product.
"The university plans to launch a new scholarship program to support first-generation students."
To send a spacecraft, rocket, or satellite into the air or into space.
"The space agency will launch the weather satellite into orbit tomorrow morning."
To set a newly built or stored boat or ship into the water.
"The shipyard workers gathered to cheer as they prepared to launch the new vessel."
• Rhymes for launch
Word Origin & Etymology
Late Middle English: from Old Northern French 'lanchier', a variant of Old French 'lancier' (to lance or hurl), derived from Late Latin 'lanceare', from 'lancea' (a light spear).
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