releases
|re-leas-es|
/rɪˈliːsɪz/
(release)
set free
Etymology
'release' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'reles,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'laisser' meant 'to let go.'
'reles' transformed into the Middle English word 'relesen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'release'.
Initially, it meant 'to let go or set free,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of setting free or letting go.
The release of the hostages was a relief to everyone.
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Noun 2
a new product or publication made available to the public.
The latest release from the band topped the charts.
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Verb 1
to set free from confinement or restraint.
The zoo released the rehabilitated eagle back into the wild.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35