Present participle for to allow or enable to escape from confinement
“She wants to convince her parents to release her from what she perceives to be her structural prison.”
Present participle for to let go off
“At the sound of the click, your dog is highly likely to release his grip on the toy in favor of collecting his treat.”
Present participle for to give off or expel
“The air freshener will release a pleasant aroma when you squeeze on the bottle.”
Present participle for to declare loudly, openly or publicly
“Pundits are demanding that the special counsel release the full details of the report.”
Present participle for to discharge from a job or position
“The faceless men in pinstriped suits have decided to release him from his duties.”
Present participle for to put on the market
“The company will soon release its new laptop, which promises to be more powerful than ever.”
Present participle for to eliminate or cause to dissipate
“I need to listen to some soothing music to release all this built-up tension.”
Present participle for to make available
“A spokesman for management says the move will release an extra man for policing duties in the area.”
(law, of a debt) Present participle for to remit or discharge
“Under certain conditions, an agreement under seal may be sufficient to release a debt.”
Providing psychological release through the open expression of strong emotions
Relating to or causing emancipation
The quality or feeling of freedom or alleviation from a burden
The action or process of releasing or being released
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