release
release Lexical Profile
release Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The action or process of setting someone or something free from confinement, captivity, or physical restraint.
"The wildlife rehabilitation center celebrated the successful release of the healed eagle back into its natural habitat."
The act of making a film, recording, book, software version, or official document available to the public, or the item itself.
"The software company scheduled the latest security release for Tuesday morning."
A feeling of relief or deliverance from emotional tension, physical pain, or a burdensome obligation.
"Writing in a journal provided a healthy emotional release after a stressful week at the hospital."
A mechanical device, such as a catch, lever, or button, that unfastens or frees a mechanism.
"She pulled the hood release underneath the dashboard to inspect the car's engine."
An authoritative legal document whereby a person surrenders a right, claim, or legal liability.
"All participants were required to sign a liability release before joining the rock-climbing excursion."
• verb
To allow or enable someone or something to escape from confinement, captivity, or physical restraint; to set free.
"The marine biologists plan to release the rehabilitated sea turtles into the ocean tomorrow."
To make information, a recording, a film, or a commercial product available to the general public.
"The independent studio will release her documentary in theaters this autumn."
To allow a substance, gas, or form of energy to flow out, escape, or be emitted.
"During photosynthesis, green plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen into the atmosphere."
To loosen one's grip on something, or to unfasten a mechanical catch or device so that it can move freely.
"Slowly release the clutch pedal while gently pressing down on the accelerator."
To free someone from a legal obligation, contractual duty, or financial liability.
"The landlord agreed to release the tenants from their lease early after they accepted a job transfer."
• Rhymes for release
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English reles, borrowed from Old French relesser ('to let go, remit, forgive'), which derives from Latin relaxare ('to loosen, stretch out, unbend'), formed from re- and laxare ('to loosen'), from laxus ('loose'). It is a doublet of 'relax'.