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I. re·lease [rɪ'liːs] VB trans

1. release (set free):

release
release

2. release LAW:

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

3. release fig (free from suffering):

to release sb from sth

4. release (move sth from fixed position):

release brake
release phot shutter

5. release (detonate, drop):

release bomb
release missile

6. release (allow to escape):

release gas, steam
to release sth into the atmosphere

7. release (relax pressure):

release
to release one's grip

8. release:

release (make public, circulate)
release (issue)
release film, CD

II. re·lease [rɪ'liːs] N no pl

1. release (setting free):

release
release of hostages

2. release (mechanism):

release
release cord

3. release (action):

release of a handbrake

4. release (items on hold):

release of funds, goods

5. release of tension:

release (relaxation)
release (relaxation)

6. release (escape of gases):

release

7. release no pl (publication):

release

8. release (information document):

release
press release

9. release (new CD):

release

'press re·lease N

press release
press release

'news re·lease N esp Am

news release
procure sb's release
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