release

the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)

euphemistic expressions for death“thousands mourned his passing”

the act of liberating someone or something

an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation

activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion“she had no other outlet for her feelings”

the act of allowing a fluid to escape

a formal written statement of relinquishment

a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation

a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism

(music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone

merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film)“a new release from the London Symphony Orchestra”

a process that liberates or discharges something“there was a sudden release of oxygen”

grant freedom to; free from confinement

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale“publish a magazine or newspaper”

eliminate (a substance)“combustion products are exhausted in the engine”

part with a possession or right“I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest”

release, as from one's grip“Let go of the door handle, please!”

make (assets) available“release the holdings in the dictator's bank account”

release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition

let (something) fall or spill from a container“turn the flour onto a plate”

generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids“secrete digestive juices”

make (information) available for publication“release the list with the names of the prisoners”