Etymology : Middle English relesen, from Middle French relessier, from Latin relaxare to relax
Pronunciation : ri-lEs
Function : transitive verb
Date : 14th century
1. freedom, liberation; newly distributed film (or record, book, etc.); press release, statement provided to the media. set free, liberate, emancipate; loosen a hold, unfasten; make available to the general public; surrender, give up (Law). release\re*lease"\, n.
2. (mach.) a device adapted to hold or release a device or mechanism as required; specif.: (elec.) a catch on a motor-starting rheostat, which automatically releases the rheostat arm and so stops the motor in case of a break in the field circuit; also, the catch on an electromagnetic circuit breaker for a motor, which acts in case of an overload.
3. (phon.) the act or manner of ending a sound.
4. (railroads) in the block-signaling system, a printed card conveying information and instructions to be used at intermediate sidings without telegraphic stations.release \re*lease"\ (r?-l?s"), v. t. [pref. re + lease to let.] to lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back.release \re*lease"\ (r?-l?s"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. released (r?*l?st"); p. pr. & vb. n. releasing.] [oe. relessen, of. relassier, to release, to let free. see:
relay, n., relax, and cf. release to lease again.].
5. to let loose again; to set free from restraint, confinement, or servitude; to give liberty to, or to set at liberty; to let go. now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired.
6. 2. to relieve from something that confines, burdens, or oppresses, as from pain, trouble, obligation, penalty.
7. (law) to let go, as a legal claim; to discharge or relinquish a right to, as lands or tenements, by conveying to another who has some right or estate in possession, as when the person in remainder releases his right to the tenant in possession; to quit.
8. to loosen; to relax; to remove the obligation of; as, to release an ordinance. [obs.] a sacred vow that none should aye release.
9. To lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back.
10. To let loose again; to set free from restraint, confinement, or servitude; to give liberty to, or to set at liberty; to let go.
11. To relieve from something that confines, burdens, or oppresses, as from pain, trouble, obligation, penalty.
12. To let go, as a legal claim; to discharge or relinquish a right to, as lands or tenements, by conveying to another who has some right or estate in possession, as when the person in remainder releases his right to the tenant in possession; to quit.
13. To loosen; to relax; to remove the obligation of; as, to release an ordinance.
14. The act of letting loose or freeing, or the state of being let loose or freed; liberation or discharge from restraint of any kind, as from confinement or bondage.
15. Relief from care, pain, or any burden.
16. Discharge from obligation or responsibility, as from debt, penalty, or claim of any kind; acquittance.
17. A giving up or relinquishment of some right or claim; a conveyance of a man's right in lands or tenements to another who has some estate in possession; a quitclaim.
18. The act of opening the exhaust port to allow the steam to escape.
19. A device adapted to hold or release a device or mechanism as required; A catch on a motor-starting rheostat, which automatically releases the rheostat arm and so stops the motor in case of a break in the field circuit; also, the catch on an electromagnetic circuit breaker for a motor, which acts in case of an overload.
20. The act or manner of ending a sound.
21. In the block-signaling system, a printed card conveying information and instructions to be used at intermediate sidings without telegraphic stations. the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone a formal written statement of relinquishment activity that releases or expresses creative energy or emotion; "she had no other outlet for her feelings"; "he gave vent to his anger" merchandise issued for sale or public showing ; "a new release from the London Symphony Orchestra" a process that liberates or discharges something; "there was a sudden release of oxygen"; "the release of iodine from the thyroid gland" part with a possession or right; "I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest"; "resign a claim to the throne".
22. 1. If a person or animal is released from somewhere where they have been locked up or looked after, they are set free or allowed to go. He was released from custody the next day He was released on bail.
23. When someone is released, you refer to their release. He called for the immediate release of all political prisoners.
24. If someone or something releases you from a duty, task, or feeling, they free you from it. Divorce releases both the husband and wife from all marital obligations to each other This releases the teacher to work with individuals who are having extreme difficulty. Release is also a noun. release from stored tensions, traumas and grief.
25. To release feelings or abilities means to allow them to be expressed. Becoming your own person releases your creativity Release is also a noun. She felt the sudden sweet release of her own tears.
26. If someone in authority releases something such as a document or information, they make it available. They're not releasing any more details yet Release is also a noun. Action had been taken to speed up the release of cheques.
27. If you release someone or something, you stop holding them. He stopped and faced her, releasing her wrist.
28. If you release a device, you move it so that it stops holding something. Wade released the hand brake and pulled away from the curb.
29. If something releases gas, heat, or a substance, it causes it to leave its container or the substance that it was part of and enter the surrounding atmosphere or area. a weapon which releases toxic nerve gas Release is also a noun. Under the agreement, releases of cancer-causing chemicals will be cut by about 80 per cent.
30. When an entertainer or company releases a new CD, video, or film, it becomes available so that people can buy it or see:
it. He is releasing an album of love songs.
31. A new release is a new CD, video, or film that has just become available for people to buy or see:
Which of the new releases do you think are really good?.
32. If a film or video is on release or on general release, it is available for people to see:
in public cinemas or for people to buy. The video has sold three million copies in its first three weeks on release. see also:
day release, news release, press release.
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