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release

UK
/rɪˈliːs/
US
/rɪˈlis/

Translations

releaseverb
released
Past Simple
released
Past Participle
releasing
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈliːs/
US
/rɪˈlis/
The animal shelter decided to release the rehabilitated birds back into the wild.
Le refuge animalier a décidé de libérer les oiseaux réhabilités dans la nature.
relâcherPour un mécanisme, un frein, une pression ou une tension.
She released the brake and the car started to roll forward.
Elle a relâché le frein et la voiture a commencé à avancer.
publierPour mettre à la disposition du public.
The company plans to release the new software update next month.
L’entreprise prévoit de publier la nouvelle mise à jour logicielle le mois prochain.
rejeterPour des substances, gaz ou polluants.
The factory was fined for releasing toxic chemicals into the river.
L’usine a été condamnée à une amende pour avoir rejeté des produits chimiques toxiques dans la rivière.
Additional translations
dispenseDans un contexte juridique ou contractuel, souvent suivi de « de ».
Synonyms
free
liberate
discharge
let go
unleash
emit
issue
publish
Antonyms
confine
detain
hold
releasenoun
releases
pl
UK
/rɪˈliːs/
US
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The release of the new software update was eagerly anticipated by users.
La publication de la nouvelle mise à jour logicielle était très attendue par les utilisateurs.
sortiePour une œuvre, un enregistrement, un logiciel ou une version publiée.
The band's latest release went straight to number one.
La dernière sortie du groupe a directement atteint la première place.
communiqué de presse
The company issued a press release to announce the merger.
L’entreprise a publié un communiqué de presse pour annoncer la fusion.
The release of the hostages was negotiated by the diplomats.
La libération des otages a été négociée par les diplomates.
After the exam, she felt a release from all the pressure.
Après l’examen, elle a ressenti un soulagement face à toute cette pression.
Additional translations
déclencheurMécanisme ou commande servant à libérer un dispositif.
Synonyms
discharge
liberation
issuance
publication
unveiling
emission
releaseadjective
UK
/rɪˈliːs/
US
/rɪˈlis/
Used attributively before nouns such as "version", "date", or "candidate" to denote that something relates to a product or work that has been made public.
de sortiePour une version, une édition ou un produit publié.
The release version of the software contains several new security features.
La version de sortie du logiciel contient plusieurs nouvelles fonctionnalités de sécurité.
Synonyms
freed
liberated
discharged
emancipated
unbound
set free
loosened
released (as adjectival form)
unleashed
available
issued
launched
published

Definitions

releaseverb
To set free from confinement, restraint, or bondage.
The animal shelter decided to release the rehabilitated birds back into the wild.
To allow something to move, act, or flow freely.
She released the brake and the car started to roll forward.
To make something available to the public.
The company plans to release the new software update next month.
To relieve someone from an obligation or duty.
The manager agreed to release him from his contract early.
To emit or discharge a substance.
The factory was fined for releasing toxic chemicals into the river.
releasenoun
The action or process of making something available for use or publication.
The release of the new software update was eagerly anticipated by users.
A document or statement that is issued to the public or press.
The company issued a press release to announce the merger.
The act of setting someone or something free from confinement, restraint, or bondage.
The release of the hostages was negotiated by the diplomats.
A device or mechanism for releasing or disengaging a catch or other restraint.
He pulled the release to open the parachute.
A feeling of relief or liberation from stress or tension.
After the exam, she felt a release from all the pressure.
Something, such as a movie, record, or software version, that has been made available to the public.
The band's latest release went straight to number one.
releaseadjective
Relating to or designating a product, version, or edition that has been made available to the public.
The release version of the software contains several new security features.
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