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How to pronounce release
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What does release mean?
nounThe event of setting (someone or something) free (e.g. hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms).
The distribution, either public or private, of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product.
Anything recently released or made available (as for sale).
“The video store advertised that it had all the latest releases.”
verbTo let go of; to cease to hold or contain.
“He released his grasp on the lever.”
To make available to the public.
“They released the new product later than intended.”
To free or liberate; to set free.
“He was released after two years in prison.”
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