Release | Mean of release in English Dictionary

/rɪˈliːs/

• Verb
• to allow (a person or animal) to leave a jail, cage, prison, etc.
1. The hostages have been released.
2. The judge released the prisoner.
3. The lion was released from its cage.
4. There is a lot of controversy over whether or not wolves should be released into the park.
• to stop holding (someone or something)
1. The hot-air balloon pilot signaled the ground crew to release [=let go of] the ropes.
2. I released my son's hand, and he ran out onto the playground.
• to allow (a substance) to enter the air, water, soil, etc.
1. Plastic releases [=emits] dangerous chemicals when it burns.
2. The factory faced serious fines for releasing dangerous chemicals into the river.
3. Heat is released into the atmosphere by cars.
4. During exercise, the body releases chemicals in the brain that make you feel better.

• to cause (an emotion, a feeling, etc.) to go away by expressing it or dealing with it in some way
1. She started to cry, releasing all of her repressed emotion.
2. Exercise is a good way to release stress/tension.
• to free (someone) from a duty, responsibility, etc.
1. The contract was declared null, and we were released from our agreement/obligation.
2. I released him from his promise. [=I said that he did not have to do what he had promised to do]
• to give up control or possession of (something)
1. The local police released the evidence to the FBI.
• to make (something) available to the public
1. The band hopes to release their new album by next summer.
2. The police will not release the names of the teenagers involved in the robbery.
3. They released a statement this afternoon.
• to allow (part of a machine, device, etc.) to go back to its normal position
1. The camera's shutter will stay open until the button is released.
2. release [=disengage] the parking brake
• Noun
• the act of releasing someone or something: such as
• the act of allowing a person or animal to leave a jail, cage, prison, etc.
1. the release of the hostages
2. The prisoner is eligible for early release.
3. There was a controversy over the release of wolves into the park.
4. The prisoner was given an early release.
• the act of allowing a substance to enter the air, water, soil, etc.
1. the release of heat into the atmosphere
2. Exercise triggers the release of chemicals in the brain that make you feel better.
3. an accidental release of pollutants into the river
• the act of freeing someone from a duty, responsibility, etc.
1. They've filed a request for release from the contract.
2. They're requesting a release from their contractual obligations.
• the act of making something available to the public
1. The release of the book is scheduled for next month.
2. The government has tried to bar the release of the documents.
3. The film's general release is Friday. [=the film will begin to be shown in theaters on Friday]
4. (Brit) The film is on general release. [=the film is being shown in theaters]
• a way of dealing with and getting rid of unpleasant emotions, feelings, etc.
1. Dancing is a great release (from stress).
2. activities that offer a release from stress
• an end to pain, distress, etc.
1. We mourned her death, but were glad it brought her release from pain.
2. a feeling of release
3. Her death brought her a release from pain.
• something (such as a new product or an official statement) that is made available to the public
1. new product releases
2. the band's latest release
3. the year's top CD releases
4. The company has issued a release about the new software.
• an official document which states that a company, person, etc., is not responsible if you are hurt while doing something
1. The company requires visitors to the mine to sign a release before they go below ground.
2. a release form
• a device that allows a part of a machine to move freely
1. the shutter release on a camera
• the action or manner of throwing a ball
1. The quarterback has a quick release.