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launch
verb [I or T] (BEGIN) /lɔːntʃ/
/lɑːntʃ/ Definition
B2 to begin something such as a plan or introduce something new such as a product: The scheme was launched a year ago. The airline will launch its new transatlantic service next month. A devastating attack was launched on the rebel stronghold. [+ adv/prep] UK After working for the company for several years she decided to launch out on her own and set up in business.Inventing, designing and innovationCreating and producing
(Definition of launch verb (BEGIN) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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SMART Thesaurus: Inventing, designing and innovation
Synonyms and related words:
- architect noun
- authoring noun
- blueprint noun
- coin verb (INVENT)
- computer-aided design noun
- contrive verb
- create verb (MAKE)
- ergonomics noun
- founding father noun
- guinea pig noun (TEST)
- improvisation noun
- improvise verb
- innovate verb
- invent verb (NEW DESIGN)
- pioneer noun
- research and development noun
- research noun
- research verb
- robotics noun
- tech adjective, noun
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