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discharge

UK
/ˈdɪs.tʃɑːdʒ/
US
/ˈdɪs.tʃɑrdʒ/
dischargenoun
discharges
pl
UK
/ˈdɪs.tʃɑːdʒ/
US
/ˈdɪs.tʃɑrdʒ/
Translations
déchargeSens général de sortie ou de libération d’un fluide; courant aussi pour l’électricité et le tir d’une arme selon le contexte.
The discharge of water from the dam was carefully controlled.
La décharge d’eau du barrage a été soigneusement contrôlée.
libérationDans le contexte militaire, médical ou professionnel.
He received an honorable discharge from the army.
Il a reçu une libération honorable de l’armée.
rejetSurtout pour les substances rejetées dans l’environnement.
The factory was fined for the illegal discharge of chemicals into the river.
L’usine a été condamnée à une amende pour le rejet illégal de produits chimiques dans la rivière.
débitTerme technique en hydrologie pour le volume ou le débit d’un cours d’eau.
The average discharge of the river during spring runoff exceeds 700 cubic metres per second.
Le débit moyen de la rivière pendant la crue de fonte dépasse 700 mètres cubes par seconde.
Definitions
The action of releasing or allowing something to flow out from where it has been confined.
The discharge of water from the dam was carefully controlled to prevent flooding.
The release of someone from a duty, obligation, or employment.
After completing his service, he received an honorable discharge from the army.
A substance that is emitted or released, often as a result of a process or reaction.
The factory was fined for the illegal discharge of chemicals into the river.
The act of firing a gun or other weapon.
The sudden discharge of the rifle startled everyone in the vicinity.
The release of electricity from a charged object.
The discharge from the capacitor was enough to power the small device.
The volume or rate of flow of water or another fluid that passes through a channel, conduit, or system within a given time.
The average discharge of the river during spring runoff exceeds 700 cubic metres per second.
Synonyms
release
dismissal
exemption
displacement
output
dischargeverb
discharged
Past Simple
discharged
Past Participle
discharging
ing-form
UK
/dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/
US
/dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒ/
Translations
rejeterSurtout pour des substances, des effluents ou des polluants.
The factory was fined for discharging pollutants into the river.
L’usine a été condamnée à une amende pour avoir rejeté des polluants dans la rivière.
libérerAu sens officiel: laisser partir quelqu’un d’un poste, d’un service ou d’un établissement.
The patient was discharged from the hospital after a week of treatment.
Le patient a été libéré de l’hôpital après une semaine de traitement.
accomplirPour une obligation, une mission ou une responsabilité.
He was able to discharge his duties as the team leader effectively.
Il a pu accomplir efficacement ses fonctions de chef d’équipe.
tirerPour une arme à feu.
The soldier was ordered to discharge his weapon during the training exercise.
Le soldat a reçu l’ordre de tirer avec son arme pendant l’exercice d’entraînement.
déchargerPour enlever du chargement, des passagers ou du contenu d’un véhicule, d’un navire ou d’un contenant.
Dockworkers worked quickly to discharge the cargo before the next tide.
Les dockers ont travaillé rapidement pour décharger la cargaison avant la marée suivante.
Additional translations
libérerAu sens juridique ou financier.
Definitions
To release or send out a substance, such as a liquid or gas.
The factory was fined for discharging pollutants into the river.
To officially allow someone to leave a place or position, especially a hospital or the military.
The patient was discharged from the hospital after a week of treatment.
To fulfill or perform a duty, responsibility, or obligation.
He was able to discharge his duties as the team leader effectively.
To fire a gun or other weapon.
The soldier was ordered to discharge his weapon during the training exercise.
To release someone from a legal obligation or debt.
The court decided to discharge the debtor from his financial obligations.
To unload or remove cargo, passengers, or contents from a vehicle, ship, or container.
Dockworkers worked quickly to discharge the cargo before the next tide.
Synonyms
release
dismiss
let go
free
unload
expel
emit
disburse
Antonyms
charge
retain
dischargeadjective
UK
/dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/
US
/dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒ/
Used attributively in combinations like "discharge pipe" or "discharge summary"
Translations
d’évacuationTerme technique, surtout dans des contextes d’ingénierie ou de plomberie.
A discharge pipe directs wastewater away from the facility.
Un tuyau d’évacuation dirige les eaux usées loin de l’installation.
Definitions
Relating to, intended for, or used in discharging something.
A discharge pipe directs wastewater away from the facility.
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