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Release
rɪˈliːs
- allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free
"an official confirmed the prisoners would be released"
- allow (something) to move, act, or flow freely
"she released his arm and pushed him aside"
- remove restrictions or obligations from (someone or something) so that they become available for other activity
"the strategy would release forces for service in other areas"
- remove (part of a machine or appliance) from a fixed position, allowing something else to move or function
"he released the handbrake"
- allow (something) to return to its resting position by ceasing to put pressure on it
"press the cap down and release"
- allow (information) to be generally available
"no details about the talks were released"
make public make known bring to public notice/attention issue break announce declare report post reveal divulge disclose publish publicize print broadcast air transmit put out circulate communicate impart disseminate distribute spread propagate purvey- make (a film, recording, or other product) available to the public
"they released a flurry of great singles"
- remit or discharge (a debt)
"the amounts which later become due are consequent on the debt that is being released"
- surrender (a right)
"a parent released and assigned a right to income"
- make over (property or money) to another
"compensation for the cost of rebuilding is only released when work begins"