discharge

US /dɪsˈtʃɑ:rdʒ/

UK /dɪsˈtʃɑ:dʒ/

B1

verb

  • To complete a task that has been assigned
  • To produce or release a substance
  • To deliver an electric charge
  • To let someone leave the army or other service
  • To fire or shoot (a gun)
  • To release a person or thing from jail, hospital

noun

  • A substance that has been released
  • The act of dismissing someone from a job or position.
  • The firing of a weapon.
  • The retirement of someone from service e.g. army
  • Act of firing a weapon
  • Substance that is released
  • The act of allowing someone to leave a place, especially a hospital or prison.

other

  • To cancel or terminate a debt or obligation.
  • To dismiss someone from a job or position.
  • To release stored electricity.
  • To fire a weapon.
  • To release or emit a substance, especially liquid or gas.
  • To perform or fulfill a duty or obligation.
  • To allow someone to leave a place, especially a hospital or prison.

other

  • The release of stored electricity.
  • The release or emission of a substance, especially liquid or gas.
  • A release of liquid from a wound or sore.