release

US /rɪ'li:s/

UK /rɪ'li:s/

A2

other

  • To allow (something) to be available or to be made public.
  • To allow (something) to flow out or be emitted.
  • To allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free.
  • To allow (a substance) to flow out from somewhere.
  • To allow (a feeling or emotion) to be expressed.
  • To allow (someone) to be free from a duty or obligation.
  • To allow (something) to fall, drop, or escape.
  • To allow (something) to be available or accessible.
  • To make (something) available to the public.
  • To allow (something) to fall or loosen one's hold on it.
  • To allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free.

noun

  • The action or process of making a film, recording, or other product available to the public.
  • The easing of something painful or oppressive.
  • The action of setting someone free from imprisonment or detention.
  • Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
  • Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
  • Relief from sadness, suffering or trouble
  • Act of freeing from a jail, cage, prison, etc.
  • A written statement giving up a legal right.
  • A catch or other device that allows a part to be freed or detached.
  • The action or process of allowing someone to leave a place where they have been kept or confined.
  • A version of a product that is offered for sale or distribution.
  • A public statement or announcement.
  • The action or process of making a product available to the public.

verb

  • To free someone from a responsibility or burden
  • To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
  • To allow to leave a jail, cage, etc.; let out
  • To let go of something you are holding

other

  • The action of setting someone free from imprisonment or constraint.