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I. re·lease [rɪˈli:s] VB trans

1. release (set free):

to release sb/an animal
to release sb

2. release LAW:

to release sb
to release sb on bail
to release sb on parole
to release sb from prison
to release sb on probation

3. release fig (free from suffering):

to release sb from sth
jdn von etw dat befreien

4. release (move sth from fixed position):

to release sth
etw lösen
to release the brake
to release the shutter PHOTO

5. release (detonate, drop):

to release a bomb
to release a missile

6. release (allow to escape):

to release gas/steam
to release sth into the atmosphere

7. release (relax pressure):

to release sth
to release one's grip [or hold]

8. release (make public, circulate):

to release sth
to release sth (issue)
to release sth to sb
jdm etw aushändigen
to release a film/a CD
to release a statement

9. release ECON:

to release dues

10. release (put on market):

to release sth
to release sth

11. release COMPUT (release block of memory):

to release sth

II. re·lease [rɪˈli:s] N no pl

1. release (setting free):

release
Entlassung f <-, -en>
release of a hostage
release from prison

2. release ECON (from work):

release
Freistellung f <-, -en>
day release Brit

3. release (mechanism):

release
Auslöser m <-s, ->
brake/clutch release
release cord
Reißleine f <-, -n>
steam release
Dampfventil nt <-s, -e>

4. release (action):

release of a handbrake

5. release (items on hold):

release of goods
Freigabe f <-, -n>
release of funds
release for payment

6. release of tension:

release (relaxation)
Entspannung f <-, -en>
release (relaxation)
Nachlassen nt <-s; kein Pl>
Erleichterung f <-, -en>
merciful release euph
Erlösung f <-, -en> euph

7. release (escape of gases etc.):

release

8. release no pl (publication):

release

9. release (information document):

release
Verlautbarung f <-, -en>
press release
Pressemitteilung f <-, -en>
press release
press release

10. release:

release (new CD etc.)
Neuerscheinung f <-, -en>
release (new film)
to go on release film

11. release COMPUT:

release (version)
Version f <-, -en>
release (publication)
Release nt
release (publication)

12. release LAW:

release
Verzicht m <-(e)s>
release
Aufgabe f <->

release VB

release
release

release VB

release

release N FINMKT

release (Kursfreigabe)

release N INSUR

release

release VB trans MKT COMPET

release (Produkt: zum Verkauf)

ˈbatch re·lease N COMPUT

batch release

I. ˈday re·lease N Brit

II. ˈday re·lease N modifier

day release
day release course

hap·py re·ˈlease N euph (death)

happy release
Erlösung f <-, -en> euph

ˈmar·gin re·lease N

margin release

ˈnews re·lease N esp Am

news release
Presseerklärung f <-, -en>

ˈpress re·lease N

press release
Pressemitteilung f <-, -en>
press release
Pressemeldung f <-, -en>
press release
press release
to issue [or put out] a press release

re·ˈlease date N

release date
release date
release date FIN

re-re·lease [ˌri:rɪˈli:s] VB trans

to re-release sth
Present
Irelease
yourelease
he/she/itreleases
werelease
yourelease
theyrelease
Past
Ireleased
youreleased
he/she/itreleased
wereleased
youreleased
theyreleased
Present Perfect
Ihavereleased
youhavereleased
he/she/ithasreleased
wehavereleased
youhavereleased
theyhavereleased
Past Perfect
Ihadreleased
youhadreleased
he/she/ithadreleased
wehadreleased
youhadreleased
theyhadreleased