release
verb (1)
re·lease
| \ ri-ˈlēs
\
\
released;
releasing
Definition of release
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: to set free from restraint, confinement, or servitude
release hostages release pent-up emotions release the brakes
also
: to let go : dismiss
released from her job
2
: to relieve from something that confines, burdens, or oppresses
was released from her promise
3
: to give up in favor of another : relinquish
release a claim to property
4
: to give permission for publication, performance, exhibition, or sale of
also
: to make available to the public
the commission released its findings release a new movie
: to move from one's normal position (as in football or basketball) in order to assume another position or to perform a second assignment