discharge

US /dɪsˈtʃɑ:rdʒ/

UK /dɪsˈtʃɑ:dʒ/

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v.t.Transitive VerbTo complete a task that has been assigned
I will discharge my duties as requested
v.t.Transitive VerbTo produce or release a substance
If your car is hot it will discharge water
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A substance that has been released
This discharge is from sitting on the fruit
v.t.Transitive VerbTo deliver an electric charge
He will discharge enough power to light the city
v.t.Transitive VerbTo let someone leave the army or other service
They will discharge you from the hospital tomorrow
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The retirement of someone from service e.g. army
Your discharge from the military is official now
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Act of firing a weapon
The discharge of your guns is very loud
v.t.Transitive VerbTo fire or shoot (a gun)
Discharge your guns over there
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Substance that is released
This wet discharge under your car is oil
v.t.Transitive VerbTo release a person or thing from jail, hospital
The hospital will discharge him in the morning
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The act of allowing someone to leave a place, especially a hospital or prison.
His discharge from the army was unexpected.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The act of dismissing someone from a job or position.
The employee's discharge came as a shock.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The release of stored electricity.
The discharge of static electricity can damage sensitive electronic equipment.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A release of liquid from a wound or sore.
The wound showed signs of infection, including a purulent discharge.

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