release

Traductions

• lâcher
• relâche
• libérer

Définitions

1. Nom

   The act of setting someone or something free.

   Exemples

   • Negotiators secured the release of the hostages.
   • The zoo celebrated the release of the eagle.
2. Nom

   The time when a new product or version is made public.

   Exemples

   • The company announced the release of its software update.
   • The studio delayed the album's release by two months.
3. Nom

   A new film, album or product that has just come out.

   Exemples

   • The shop advertised all the latest releases.
   • This album is her most awaited release yet.
4. Nom

   Something that is let go.

   Exemples

   • They marked the day with a release of butterflies.
   • The dam's release sent water rushing downstream.
5. Nom

   The act of giving up a claim, such as a debt.

   Exemples

   • The bank agreed to a release of the debt.
   • He signed a release, giving up any further claim.
6. Nom

   Relief from pain or worry.

   Exemples

   • The therapy offered a release from years of pain.
   • Crying gave her a release from stress.
   ≈alleviation≈relief≈alleviation≈comfort≈consolation +6 de plus
7. Nom

   The process in which a chemical is set free.

   Exemples

   • The release happens slowly as the tablet dissolves.
   • Scientists measured the release of gas from the reaction.
8. Nom

   The way a sound or note is ended.

   Exemples

   • The singer ended the last note with a clean release.
   • A soft release suits the end of this phrase.
9. Nom

   An old railway card that told drivers they could go on.

   Exemples

   • The signalman handed the driver a release card.
   • The release let the train go past the block.
10. Nom

    A part in an old electric motor that stops it if a circuit breaks.

    Exemples

    • The release stopped the motor when the circuit broke.
    • Engineers tested the release to be sure it would trip.