Release

Act of freeing someone or something, or a new edition of a creative work.

freeing freeing issuing

Release is the act of setting someone or something free from confinement. It can also refer to a new edition of a creative work, such as a film or album.

Pronunciation

/rɪˈliːs/

Etymology

From Middle English releasen, from Old French releser, from Latin relaxare 'to loosen, slacken', from re- + laxus 'loose'.

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

liberation discharge unveiling

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

action event

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

discharge emancipation freeing

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

process event

Indexes

action publication

Liberation
Publication

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