What does Release mean?

Definitions for Release

Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word Release.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. release(noun)


    "a new release from the London Symphony Orchestra"

  2. liberation, release, freeing(noun)

    the act of liberating someone or something

  3. release(noun)

    a process that liberates or discharges something


  4. handout, press release, release(noun)



    the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)

  6. passing, loss, departure, exit, expiration, going, release(noun)

    euphemistic expressions for death

    "thousands mourned his passing"

  7. acquittance, release(noun)

    a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation

  8. release, button(noun)

    a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism

  9. release, outlet, vent(noun)

    activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion


  10. spill, spillage, release(noun)

    the act of allowing a fluid to escape

  11. release, waiver, discharge(noun)

    a formal written statement of relinquishment

  12. release, tone ending(verb)


  13. let go of, let go, release, relinquish(verb)

    release, as from one's grip



    grant freedom to; free from confinement

  15. turn, release(verb)

    let (something) fall or spill from a container

    "turn the flour onto a plate"

  16. publish, bring out, put out, issue, release(verb)

    prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

    "publish a magazine or newspaper"

  17. exhaust, discharge, expel, eject, release(verb)

    eliminate (a substance)


  18. secrete, release(verb)

    generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids


  19. free, release(verb)

    make (information) available for publication

    "release the list with the names of the prisoners"

  20. release, relinquish, resign, free, give up(verb)

    part with a possession or right


  21. release, free, liberate(verb)


  22. unblock, unfreeze, free, release(verb)

    make (assets) available

    "release the holdings in the dictator's bank account"


  1. release(Noun)

    The distribution of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product; the distribution can be both public or private.

    Etymology: From relaisser (variant of relascher).

  2. release(Noun)

    Anything recently released or made available (as for sale).

    The video store advertised that it had all the latest "releases".

    Etymology: From relaisser (variant of relascher).

  3. release(Noun)

    That which is released, untied or let go.

    They marked the occasion with a release of butterflies.

    Etymology: From relaisser (variant of relascher).

  4. release(Verb)


    Etymology: From relaisser (variant of relascher).

  5. release(Verb)

    To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

    He released his grasp on the lever.

    Etymology: From relaisser (variant of relascher).

  6. release(Verb)

    To make available to the public.

    They released the new product later than intended.

    Etymology: From relaisser (variant of relascher).

  7. release(Verb)

    To free or liberate; to set free.

    He was released after two years in prison.

    Etymology: From relaisser (variant of relascher).

  8. release(Verb)

    To discharge.

    They released thousands of gallons of water into the river each month.

    Etymology: From relaisser (variant of relascher).

  9. release(Verb)

    To hang up.

    If you continue to use abusive language, I will need to release the call.

    Etymology: From relaisser (variant of relascher).

  10. release(Verb)

    To set up; to provide with a goal-scoring opportunity

    Etymology: From relaisser (variant of relascher).

Webster Dictionary

  1. Release(verb)

    to lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back

    Etymology: [Pref. re + lease to let.]

  2. Release(noun)


    Etymology: [Pref. re + lease to let.]

  3. Release(noun)


    Etymology: [Pref. re + lease to let.]

  4. Release(noun)


    Etymology: [Pref. re + lease to let.]

  5. Release(noun)


    Etymology: [Pref. re + lease to let.]

  6. Release(noun)


    Etymology: [Pref. re + lease to let.]

  7. Release(noun)

    relief from care, pain, or any burden

    Etymology: [Pref. re + lease to let.]

  8. Release(noun)


    Etymology: [Pref. re + lease to let.]

  9. Release(noun)


    Etymology: [Pref. re + lease to let.]

  10. Release(noun)

    the act of opening the exhaust port to allow the steam to escape

    Etymology: [Pref. re + lease to let.]


  1. Release

    Release is a composition by Pearl Jam.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Release

    rē-lēs′, v.t. to grant a new lease of.—ns. Releasēē′, Relessēē′, the one to whom a release is granted; Releas′or, Reless′or, one who grants a release.

  2. Release

    rē-lēs′, v.t. to let loose from: to set free: to discharge from: to relieve: to let go, give up a right to.—n. a setting free: discharge or acquittance: the giving up of a claim: liberation from pain.—adj. Releas′able.—ns. Release′ment (Milt.), act of releasing or discharging; Releas′er, -or, Reless′or, one who executes a release. [O. Fr. relaissier—L. laxāre, to relax.]

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms

  1. release

    In air armament, the intentional separation of a free-fall aircraft store, from its suspension equipment, for purposes of employment of the store.

Editors Contribution

  1. release

    To create a movement of energy.

    They did release the water from the reservoir to ensure the water flow was balanced.

    Submitted by MaryC on April 9, 2020  
  2. release

    To create a movement.

    The release of money from government accounts to the citizens was authorized and payments processed efficiently.

    Submitted by MaryC on March 30, 2020  
  3. release

    To express a creative feeling, understanding or knowledge.

    They did express how their wedding day was an expression of their love, unity and morality.

    Submitted by MaryC on March 1, 2020  
  4. release

    To liberate an animal or human being.

    The elephant's were released into the forest park and we were so delighted.

    Submitted by MaryC on January 2, 2020  
  5. release

    To share data, documentation, information or fact.

    The government release the documentation online for members of the public to view.

    Submitted by MaryC on February 19, 2020  

British National Corpus

  1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'Release' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2155

  2. Written Corpus Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'Release' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2588

  3. Nouns Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'Release' in Nouns Frequency: #882

  4. Verbs Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'Release' in Verbs Frequency: #271

How to pronounce Release?

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How to say Release in sign language?

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Release in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Release in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Release in a Sentence

  1. William Furman:

    If they roll, release and ignite from friction or drag, they will ignite others that aren't jacketed or insulated.

  2. Farbod Mimeh:

    European indices are set to start December on a positive note, asian shares climbed higher after the release of mixed Chinese PMI data hinting that government support measures may finally have served their purpose as the economy shows signs of levelling out.

  3. Carla Davidson:

    As far as impact to the environment, I think Pepsi is cleaning it up, and we’ll be working with them to prevent discharges like this from happening in the future, there was not a release to surface water that we know of, so that’s also a positive.

  4. Nicky Kohen:

    This was a very difficult decision to us but we did release that photo because of the hundreds of messages that I personally have received asking,' Is your father okay yet ? Is he awake ? How's he doing ?' we started realizing people did not understand the severity of this attack.

  5. Andrew Rubin:

    On May 4, 2019, after the release of photos of the suspect vehicle, Newark Police received various tips as to the possible suspect vehicle, detectives, who had been working on the case non-stop since it was reported, immediately began to follow-up on the tips.

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Translations for Release

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  • verlos, los, publiseerAfrikaans
  • أطلق سراح, حرر, إطلاق سراحArabic
  • handelvBreton
  • alliberament, alliberat, publicar, alliberar, llançar, amollar, versió, estrena, estrenarCatalan, Valencian
  • vydání, uvolnitCzech
  • rhyddhau, gollwngWelsh
  • udgave, versionDanish
  • loslassen, freisetzen, Veröffentlichung, Version, freilassen, Freisetzung, veröffentlichenGerman
  • ελευθέρωση, απελευθέρωση, έκδοσηGreek
  • versión, liberar, descargado, lanzamiento, soltar, soltado, lanzarSpanish
  • رها کردنPersian
  • julkistaa, vapauttaa, uutuus, päästää, julkaisu, irrottaaFinnish
  • lâcher, libérer, version, sortirFrench
  • ligean, scaoil, scaoil amach, scaoil deIrish
  • שחרר, כותר, הוציא לאור, גרסה, הוציא לשוקHebrew
  • elengedHungarian
  • ազատել, արձակել, բաց թողնել, թողարկելArmenian
  • liberare, rilasciare, versioneItalian
  • リリース, 解放する, 放すJapanese
  • 석방하다Korean
  • به‌ربوون, به‌ردانKurdish
  • vrijlaten, loslatenDutch
  • wydanie, uwolnienie, nowość, wersja, wyzwoleniePolish
  • liberar, lançar, lançamento, soltar, versãoPortuguese
  • отпускать, релизRussian
  • frisläppande, släppa, frigöring, ge ut, frige, lössläppaSwedish
  • విడుదల, అనుమతి, విడుదలైనTelugu
  • bırakmak, tahliye etmekTurkish
  • phát hành, xả, phiên bản, thả, giải phóngVietnamese
  • 发布Chinese

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