Meaning & Definition of word "Release"

Release

/rɪˈliːs/

1. an act of setting free or letting go
- Example: The release of the hostages was celebrated by the entire community.
2. a formal announcement or statement made to the public
- Example: The band issued a press release to announce their upcoming tour.
3. the act of making something available for use, often referred to in terms of media or products
- Example: The movie's release date has been pushed back to next summer.

1. to set free from confinement, restraint, or obligation
- Example: The company decided to release the new software version in time for the holidays.
2. to allow information or a document to be made public
- Example: The government plans to release the report on climate change by the end of the month.
3. to let go of something; to relieve or ease
- Example: She took a deep breath to release the tension she felt.

Middle English relaessen, from Old French relacier, from Latin relaxare 'to relax'

release form:

A document that officially permits someone to do something or allows for the distribution of material.

release candidate:

A version of software that is nearly final and available for testing.

gentle release:

A method of discharging tension or stress in a soft manner.

liberation:

The act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression.

discharge:

The act of allowing something to leave or be released.

Meaning: To let it go

Example Sentence: Sometimes you just have to release your worries and move on.

Meaning: Drop it

Example Sentence: Stop worrying about it, just release it and chill.