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Meaning of Release
The primary meaning of the word "release" is to set someone or something free from a state of confinement, restraint, or obligation.
Definitions
- The act of setting someone or something free from a state of confinement, restraint, or obligation
- The act of allowing something to move or flow freely
- The act of making something available or accessible to the public
- The act of giving up or surrendering something, such as a claim or a right
Etymology of Release
The word "release" comes from the Old French word "relasier", which means "to set free" or "to loosen"
This Old French word is derived from the Latin word "relaxare", which means "to loosen" or "to relax"
The word "release" has been used in English since the 14th century, initially with the meaning of "to set free" or "to liberate", and later with the additional meanings of "to allow to move or flow freely" and "to make available or accessible to the public"
Example Uses
- The prison authorities decided to release the inmate after he had served his sentence
- The company will release a new product line next month
- The government released a statement apologizing for the mistake
- The artist will release her new album next week
- The doctor ordered the release of the patient from the hospital