release

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From Old French relaisser (variant of relacher).

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Singular
release

Plural
releases

release (plural releases)

  1. (software) The distribution of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product; the distribution can be both public or private.
  2. Anything recently released or made available (as for sale).
    The video store advertised that it had all the latest "releases".
  3. That which is released, untied or let go.
    They marked the occasion with a release of butterflies.

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Infinitive
to release

Third person singular
releases

Simple past
released

Past participle
released

Present participle
releasing

to release (third-person singular simple present releases, present participle releasing, simple past and past participle released)

  1. To lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back.
  2. To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.
    He released his grasp on the lever.
  3. To make available to the public.
    They released the new product later than intended.
  4. To free or liberate; to set free.
    He was released after two years in prison.
  5. To discharge.
    They released thousands of gallons of water into the river each month.
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