release
$ \mathrm{release}^1 /rɪˈliːs/
setting somebody/something free
release of somebody/something
The government has been working to secure the release of the hostages.
The judges ordered the release of prisoners who were political opponents of the government.
The public demanded her release.
release from something
Following his release from prison, he moved to London.
release of somebody from something
The release of female prisoners from government jails was part of the deal.
He was granted early release (= from prison).
She can expect an early release from prison.
on/upon somebody's release from something
Upon his release from jail he found work in a restaurant kitchen.
on/upon somebody's release
Upon her release, she fled Germany, living first in Geneva, then Paris.
Collocations
adjective
verb + release
release + noun
preposition
release from
phrases
release somebody on bail
release somebody on parole
making something available
The new software is planned for release in April.
It is very difficult for a Brazilian film to get an American release.
The film never received a theatrical release (= was not shown in cinemas).
The movie goes on general release (= will be widely shown in cinemas) next week.
I hadn't seen the movie since its original release.
the release of a film/report
upon (something's) release Upon its release, the film received considerable acclaim.
It's still seven weeks till the film's official release.
A release date has not been announced yet.
3 countable a thing that is made available to the public, especially a new film or music recording recent/new releases
the latest releases
There are several interesting album releases due out on Friday.
This is a debut release that'll simply take your breath away.
Collocations
adjective
verb + release
release + verb
be out
release + noun
preposition
release on
phrases
in general release
on general release
the release of the report
The company issued a news release after the board meeting.
of gas/chemical
Release of these hormones gives the body a temporary increase in strength and energy.
disasters resulting from accidental releases of toxic substances
The aim is to control the risks of exposure to chemicals by preventing release at source.
release of something into something
the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
to monitor radiation releases
from unpleasant feeling
a sense of release after the exam
I think her death was a merciful release.
It’s just a release of tension.
Collocations
adjective
verb + release
release + noun
preposition
release from
phrases
a feeling of release
a sense of release
a release of tension…
$ \mathrm{release} /rɪˈliːs/
/rɪˈliːs/
Verb Forms
set somebody free
to let somebody come out of a place where they have been kept or stuck and unable to leave or move
release somebody to release a prisoner
The hostages were released unharmed.
He was released without charge after questioning by police.
You will be released on bail and a date for your hearing will be set.
release somebody from something to release somebody from prison/jail/hospital
Firefighters took two hours to release the driver from the wreckage.
He was later released from police custody.
(figurative) Death released him from his suffering.
Word Origin
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