released

UK
/rɪˈliːst/
US
/rɪˈlist/

Translations

releasedadjective
UK
/rɪˈliːst/
US
/rɪˈlist/
The released prisoner walked out of the gates, finally free after years behind bars.
Le prisonnier libéré est sorti par les portes, enfin libre après des années derrière les barreaux.
publiéSe dit d’un livre, d’un article, d’un rapport ou d’une information rendus publics.
The released album quickly climbed the charts, becoming a hit among fans.
L’album publié a rapidement grimpé dans les classements, devenant un succès auprès des fans.
Additional translations
diffuséS’emploie surtout pour les contenus audiovisuels, les médias ou les informations rendues accessibles au public.
releaseverb

released

Past Simple

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 ».

Definitions

releasedadjective
Having been set free or liberated from confinement, restraint, or a previous state.
The released prisoner walked out of the gates, finally free after years behind bars.
Made available to the public, especially in terms of media, products, or information.
The released album quickly climbed the charts, becoming a hit among fans.
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.