Release Definition & Meaning
release
- noun
- merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film); "a new release from the London Symphony Orchestra"
- the act of liberating someone or something
- a process that liberates or discharges something; "there was a sudden release of oxygen"; "the release of iodine from the thyroid gland"
- an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation
- the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
- euphemistic expressions for death; "thousands mourned his passing"
- a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation
- a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism
- activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion; "she had no other outlet for her feelings"; "he gave vent to his anger"
- the act of allowing a fluid to escape
- a formal written statement of relinquishment
- (music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone
- verb
- release, as from one's grip; "Let go of the door handle, please!"; "relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall"
- grant freedom to; free from confinement
- let (something) fall or spill from a container; "turn the flour onto a plate"
- prepare and issue for public distribution or sale; "publish a magazine or newspaper"
- eliminate (a substance); "combustion products are exhausted in the engine"; "the plant releases a gas"
- generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids; "secrete digestive juices"; "release a hormone into the blood stream"
- make (information) available for publication; "release the list with the names of the prisoners"
- part with a possession or right; "I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest"; "resign a claim to the throne"
- release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition
- make (assets) available; "release the holdings in the dictator's bank account"
"Release" in song lyrics
See how release is used in real songs:
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"The crime rate still stands to be, held in a cell with no release"
415 f/ Brotha Broski, Icee B — Ruthless is Reality -
"Why you rapping over other peoples beats on your new release"
The 49ers — Breath of Fresh Air -
"And now everybody's checkin for my posthumous release"
7L & Esoteric — Rest in Peace
Words that rhyme with release
Usage tips for "release"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "release" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for release to find words that pair well.