release

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

Translation

vt. set free; make available to the public
n. a newly published movie; information that is made known to the public

Phrases & Collocations

press release

release date

release information

release rate

controlled release

release from

heat release

news release

energy release

release agent

release mechanism

day release

quick release

block release

release valve

pressure release

release lever

stress release

release pressure

release paper

release time

Example Sentences

a quantal release of neurotransmitter.

his release was not on the agenda.

a pre-release version of the software.

the movie will be on release from Christmas.

be released on parole

They released the prisoners.

The police released Andrew with reluctance.

he released the handbrake.

the release of the single is scheduled for April.

they released the first tranche of the loan.

she was released uncharged.

the final release from the wheel of life.

be released from prison

release sb. from his suffering

release sb. from his promise

a recently released film

Real-world Examples

We'll send out a press release first and then hold a press conference.

Source: Authentic American English Listening Podcast (Slow)

Forgiveness is the release of resentment or anger.

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

This film is due to be released next Tuesday.

Source: Lai Shixiong Advanced English Vocabulary 3500

Those recently released hit the ground crawling.

Source: VOA Special English: World

I was 13 years old upon the film's release.

Source: 2015 Natalie Harvard Graduation Speech

Details we'd never released to the public.

Source: American Horror Story Season 1

Part of the study has not been released.

Source: VOA Special April 2022 Collection

The full details have yet to be released.

Source: NPR News July 2015 Compilation

I ask you to please release my child.

Source: NPR News September 2014 Compilation

Fusco didn't want to celebrate my release?

Source: TV series Person of Interest Season 2

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