• the act of liberating someone or something
• (music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone
• a formal written statement of relinquishment
• the termination of someone''s employment (leaving them free to depart)
• the act of allowing a fluid to escape
• activity that Releases or expresses creative energy or emotion; "she had no other outlet for her feelings"; "he gave vent to his anger"
• merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film); "a new Release from the London Symphony Orchestra"
• a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation
• an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation
• euphemistic expressions for death; "thousands mourned his passing"
• a process that liberates or discharges something; "there was a sudden Release of oxygen"; "the Release of iodine from the thyroid gland"
• generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids; "secrete digestive juices"; "Release a hormone into the blood stream"
• eliminate (substances) from the body
• make (assets) available; "Release the holdings in the dictator''s bank account"
• prepare and issue for public distribution or sale; "publish a magazine or newspaper"
• let (something) fall or spill a container; "turn the flour onto a plate"
• Release, as from one''s grip; "Let go of the door handle, please!"; "relinquish your grip on the rope--you won''t fall"
• part with a possession or right; "I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest"; "resign a claim to the throne"
• grant freedom to; free from confinement
• make (information) available publication; "Release the list with the names of the prisoners"

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