launch

[US]/lɔːntʃ/
[UK]/lɔːntʃ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. to propel (a missile, rocket, etc.) into the air; to initiate or start
vi. to set out on a course; to begin; to take off
n. the act of propelling (a missile, rocket, etc.) into the air; the act of setting sail; the act of starting; the act of releasing or putting into the market.

Phrases & Collocations

launch vehicle

product launch

launch pad

launch site

launch date

launch on

launch into

launch out

quick launch

launch a satellite

Example Sentences

launch a rocket; launch a torpedo.

launching pad (=launch pad)

to launch into a tirade

launch a new enterprise

launch a massive manhunt

The space launch was no-go.

to launch an iridium satellite

launch one's son into the world

the ceremony of launching a ship

launch a career; launch a business venture.

a go-no-go launch of the space shuttle.

police launched a hunt for the killer.

they launched two Scud missiles.

a chair was launched at him.

the government is to launch a £1.25 million publicity campaign.

launched into a description of the movie.

launching into the saga of her engagement.

they launched a savage attack on the Budget.

Real-world Examples

That's higher than any other weapon North Korea has ever launched.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2017 Collection

He took a rocket and launched it.

Source: Shanghai Education Oxford Edition Junior High School English Grade 7 Volume 1

And did it launch good for you?

Source: Technology Trends

It wasn't the best launch it's ever done.

Source: Technology Trends

On May 30th, the Crew Dragon was successfully launched.

Source: Mysteries of the Universe

Before the summit, Kim suspended missile launches and nuclear tests.

Source: CNN 10 Student English February 2019 Compilation

An investigation has been launched on multiple murder charges.

Source: VOA Daily Standard October 2022 Collection

A few years ago, CNN launched The Freedom Project.

Source: CNN Selected March 2015 Collection

28 Russian missiles were reportedly launched at Ukraine overnight.

Source: BBC Listening Collection August 2023

North Korea has been launching rockets into the ocean.

Source: CNN Listening March 2014 Compilation

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