Definición de release
Formas de la palabra:plural, 3rd person singular present
tense releases
, present participle releasing
, past tense, past participle released
1. verbo [usually passive]
If a person or animal is released from somewhere where they have been locked up or looked after, they are set free or allowed to go.
He was released from custody the next day. [be VERB-ed + from]
He is expected to be released from hospital today. [be V-ed from n]
Fifty-five foxes were released from a fur farm by animal rights activists. [be V-ed from n]
He was released on bail. [be VERB-ed]
2. sustantivo contable
When someone is released, you refer to their release.
He called for the immediate release of all political prisoners.
...the secret negotiations necessary to secure hostage releases.
Serious complications have delayed his release from hospital.
3. verbo
[formal]
The document released Mr Jackson from his obligations under the contract. [VERB noun + from]
This releases the teacher to work with individuals who are having extreme difficulty. [VERB noun]
Release is also a noun.
...release from stored tensions, traumas and grief. [+ from]
They look on life at college as a blessed release from the obligation to work.
4. verbo
To release feelings or abilities means to allow them to be expressed.
Becoming your own person releases your creativity. [VERB noun]
I personally don't want to release my anger on anyone else. [VERB noun]
Humour is wonderful for releasing tension. [VERB noun]
Release is also a noun.
She felt the sudden sweet release of her own tears. [+ of]
5. verbo
If someone in authority releases something such as a document or information, they make it available.
They're not releasing any more details yet. [VERB noun]
Figures released yesterday show retail sales were down in March. [VERB-ed]
Release is also a noun.
Action had been taken to speed up the release of cheques. [+ of]
6. verbo
If you release someone or something, you stop holding them.
[formal] He stopped and faced her, releasing her wrist. [VERB noun]
...the twisting action before a bowler releases the ball. [VERB noun]
7. verbo
If you release a device, you move it so that it stops holding something.
Wade released the hand brake and pulled away from the curb. [VERB noun]
8. verbo
If something releases gas, heat, or a substance, it causes it to leave its container or the substance that
it was part of and enter the surrounding atmosphere or area.
...a weapon which releases toxic nerve gas. [VERB noun]
The contraction of muscles uses energy and releases heat. [VERB noun]
A ceramic water holder gradually releases water into the plants. [VERB noun]
Release is also a noun.
Under the agreement, releases of cancer-causing chemicals will be cut by about 80
per cent. [+ of]
9. verbo
When an entertainer or company releases a new CD, video, or film, it becomes available so that people can buy it or see it.
He is releasing an album of love songs. [VERB noun]
10. sustantivo contable
A new release is a new CD, video, or film that has just become available for people to buy or see.
Which of the new releases do you think are really good?
11. sustantivo incontable [on N]
If a film or video is on release or on general release, it is available for people to see in public cinemas or for people to buy.
The film goes on release on February 1st.
12. See also day release, news release, press release
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verbo transitivoFormas de la palabra:reˈleased or reˈleasing
1.
to set free, as from confinement, duty, work, etc.
6. Law
to give up or surrender to someone else (a claim, right, etc.)
sustantivo
7.
8.
a freeing or being freed from a tax, obligation, etc.
10.
a document authorizing release, as from an obligation, from prison, etc.
12.
a device to release a catch, etc., as for starting or stopping a machine
13. US
a.
the act of releasing a book, film, news story, etc. to the public
b.
the book, film, news story, etc. released
14. Music
15. Law
a.
a giving up or surrender to someone else, as of a claim or right
b.
the document by which this is done; quitclaim
SIMILAR WORDS: free
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verbo (transitive)
1.
to free (a person, animal, etc) from captivity or imprisonment
2.
to free (someone) from obligation or duty
4.
to issue (a record, film, book, etc) for sale or circulation
5.
to make (news or information) known or allow (news or information) to be made known
to release details of an agreement
7. ethology
sustantivo
8.
the act of freeing or state of being freed, as from captivity, imprisonment, duty,
pain, life, etc
9.
the act of issuing for sale or publication
10.
something issued for sale or public showing, esp a film or musical recording
a new release from Bob Dylan
11.
a news item, document, etc, made available for publication, broadcasting, etc
14.
b.
the moment at which this valve opens
15.
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sustantivo
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She realised a temporary release was available. Times, Sunday Times (2016)Equity release lets people use their homes like cash machines. Times, Sunday Times (2017)The bombers agreed to release the hostages in exchange for safe passage. Times, Sunday Times (2016)They suffered minor injuries and were being comforted yesterday after they were released from hospital. The Sun (2016)The figures released also reflected a big rise in output from solar panels. Times, Sunday Times (2016)Wildlife officials have not released specific information on how many of the animals have
been killed so far. Times, Sunday Times (2016)When the bottle is opened the gas is released, causing the champagne to foam. Times, Sunday Times (2016)Perhaps we should have asked why it wasn't on general release. Times, Sunday Times (2016)Saying aloud the name of my home for the first time since arriving in Australia was like opening a release valve. Times, Sunday Times (2017)A spokeswoman said this could often take time, which delayed release of the images to the media. Times, Sunday Times (2016)The carefully controlled press releases gave little information as to his progress. Times, Sunday Times (2016)The students would be studying on day release and be available for work when not at
college. Times, Sunday Times (2010)The churches release resources and people for that purpose. Christianity Today (2000)The other five hostages had been released earlier in the siege. Times, Sunday Times (2008)The dazed wife was taken to hospital and released into the care of relatives. The Sun (2011)This enables the gas to be released and collected. Times, Sunday Times (2010)It could be dropped by a quick release mechanism. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Information was only released after we approached them yesterday morning. The Sun (2012)Yesterday it released the above video of the drones in action. The Sun (2013)Unless she is clean she will not be allowed to release another album. The Sun (2008)Since then each release has become an annual fixture in the gaming calendar. Times, Sunday Times (2010)The new money will released from savings made by the coalition by cuts in other areas. The Sun (2014)Tomorrow comes the release of sales figures. Times, Sunday Times (2007)The audience have carried the film from its release. The Sun (2006)Only then can you control the release of that huge potential energy during a race. FRANKIE: The Autobiography of Frankie Dettori (2004)The film has had a theatrical release and is available on the net. Times, Sunday Times (2007)Meanwhile details of her ordeal emerged from escaped and released hostages. Times, Sunday Times (2008)She had to undergo surgery and has since been released from hospital. Times, Sunday Times (2015)It really matters when it is released and how it was released to other people affected by it. Times, Sunday Times (2013)This is a nation still reminded of its isolation from global culture by delayed movie releases and marathon flight times. Times, Sunday Times (2016)When the valve is released, the fluid returns to the reservoir. The A-Z of Beauty Treatment (1994)A simple technique to release general stress and become more aware of yourself as an entity is to behave as animals do in the wild. Why Am I Afraid to be Assertive? (1994)
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Inglés británico: release
/rɪˈliːs/ NOUN
When someone is released, you refer to their release.
He called for the immediate release of the prisoner.
- Inglés americano: release
- Árabe: إطْلاق
- Portugués brasileño: libertação
- Chino: 释放
- Croata: puštanje
- Checo: propuštění
- Danés: frigivelse
- Holandés: vrijlating
- Español europeo: liberación
- Finlandés: vapautus
- Francés: libération
- Alemán: Erlösung
- Griego: απελευθέρωση
- Italiano: liberazione
- Japonés: 解放
- Coreano: 해방
- Noruego: løslatelse
- Polaco: wypuszczenie
- Portugués: libertação
- Rumano: eliberare
- Ruso: освобождение
- Español: liberación
- Sueco: frigivning
- Tailandés: การปลดปล่อย การปลดปล่อยเป็นอิสระ
- Turco: serbest bırakma
- Ucraniano: звільнення
- Vietnamita: sự phóng thích
Inglés británico: release
/rɪˈliːs/ VERB
If a person or animal is released from somewhere where they have been locked up or looked after, they are set free or allowed to go.
He was released from custody the next day.
- Inglés americano: release
- Árabe: يُطْلِقُ
- Portugués brasileño: libertar
- Chino: 释放
- Croata: pustiti
- Checo: propustit
- Danés: frigive
- Holandés: vrijlaten
- Español europeo: poner en libertad
- Finlandés: vapauttaa
- Francés: libérer
- Alemán: befreien
- Griego: απελευθερώνω
- Italiano: liberare
- Japonés: 解放する
- Coreano: 해방하다
- Noruego: slippe fri
- Polaco: wypuścić
- Portugués: libertar
- Rumano: a elibera
- Ruso: освобождать
- Español: poner en libertad
- Sueco: frige
- Tailandés: ปลดปล่อย
- Turco: serbest bırakmak
- Ucraniano: випускати на волю
- Vietnamita: phóng thích
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