what does release mean?
RELEASE as NOUN
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- the act of liberating someone or something
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Hypernyms(s) release is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- (music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone
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Hypernyms(s) release is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- a formal written statement of relinquishment
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Hypernyms(s) release is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- the termination of someone’’s employment (leaving them free to depart)
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Hypernyms(s) release is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- the act of allowing a fluid to escape
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Hypernyms(s) release is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- activity that releases or expresses creative energy or emotion
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- she had no other outlet for her feelings
- he gave vent to his anger
Hypernyms(s) release is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film)
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- a new release from the London Symphony Orchestra
Hypernyms(s) release is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation
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Hypernyms(s) release is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation
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Hypernyms(s) release is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- euphemistic expressions for death
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- thousands mourned his passing
Hypernyms(s) release is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- a process that liberates or discharges something
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- there was a sudden release of oxygen
- the release of iodine from the thyroid gland
Hypernyms(s) release is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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RELEASE as VERB
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- generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids
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- secrete digestive juices
- release a hormone into the blood stream
Hypernyms(s) release is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- eliminate (substances) from the body
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- release the holdings in the dictator’’s bank account
Hypernyms(s) release is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
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- publish a magazine or newspaper
Hypernyms(s) release is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- let (something) fall or spill a container
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- turn the flour onto a plate
Hypernyms(s) release is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- release, as from one’’s grip
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- Let go of the door handle, please!
- relinquish your grip on the rope–you won”t fall
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- part with a possession or right
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- I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest
- resign a claim to the throne
Hypernyms(s) release is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- grant freedom to
- free from confinement
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- make (information) available publication
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- release the list with the names of the prisoners
Hypernyms(s) release is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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