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Definition
release1 Show phoneticsverb [T]
1 PRISONER to allow a prisoner to be free
Six hostages were released shortly before midday.
2 STOP HOLDING to stop holding someone or something
Release the handle.
3 INFORMATION to let the public have news or information about something
Police have not released the dead woman's name.
4 RECORD/FILM to make a record or film available for people to buy or see
The album is due to be released in time for Christmas.
5 SUBSTANCE to let a substance flow out from somewhere
Dangerous chemicals were accidentally released into the river.
