discharge

• Substantiv, das die Handlung des Freisetzens, Abgebens oder Entlassens bezeichnet, z. B. von Stoffen, Energie oder einer Person aus einer Verpflichtung oder Einrichtung.

A noun referring to the act of releasing, emitting, or sending out something, such as a substance, energy, or a person from a duty or institution.

1. Release of bodily fluidB2formalmedical

   A substance that comes out from a part of the body, often as a symptom of infection or illness.

   Ausfluss

   • The patient had a thick nasal discharge.
   • The doctor examined the wound discharge for signs of infection.
   • Eye discharge can be a symptom of conjunctivitis.

   Synonymedrainageemissionexcretionexudateoozesecretionseepage

2. Release from duty or obligationB2formal

   The act of officially allowing someone to leave a place or job, or to be free from a responsibility.

   Entlassung aus der Dienstpflicht

   • He received an honorable discharge from the army.
   • The patient's discharge from the hospital was scheduled for Friday.
   • The court ordered the discharge of the debt.

   Synonymedismissalexemptionliberationrelease

   Antonymeappointmentemploymentenlistmentinductionretention

3. Release of energy or substanceB2formaltechnical

   The act of sending out something such as electricity, gas, or liquid.

   Abgabe

   • The factory was fined for the illegal discharge of chemicals into the river.
   • A static discharge can damage sensitive electronic equipment.
   • The discharge of steam from the engine was visible.

   Synonymedrainageeffluxejectionemissionexpulsionexudationoutflowreleasesecretionventing

   Antonymeabsorptioncontainmentintakeretention

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um das Entlassen, Ausladen oder Freilassen von jemandem oder etwas zu bezeichnen, sowie das Erfüllen einer Pflicht oder Verpflichtung.

A verb used to indicate the act of releasing, unloading, or dismissing someone or something, or to fulfill a duty or obligation.

1. Release bodily fluidB2formalmedical

   To allow a liquid or other substance to flow out from the body.

   Absondern

   • The wound began to discharge pus.
   • The patient's nose discharged a clear fluid.
   • The doctor noted that the ear was discharging fluid.

   Synonymeemitexcreteexpelleakoozereleasesecretevoid

   Antonymeabsorbholdretain

2. Dismiss from job or serviceB1formal

   To officially allow someone to leave their job or the armed forces.

   Entlassen

   • The soldier was discharged from the army due to injury.
   • The company discharged several employees after the merger.
   • He was discharged from his position for misconduct.

   Synonymecashierdismissexpelfirelet goreleasesackterminate

   Antonymeemployenlisthirerecruitretain

3. Release from hospitalB1formal

   To allow a patient to leave a hospital or medical facility.

   Entlassen

   • The doctor discharged her from the hospital yesterday.
   • He was discharged after a week of treatment.
   • The patient was discharged with a prescription for antibiotics.

   Synonymedismisslet outrelease

   Antonymeadmit

4. Fulfill a duty or obligationB2formallegal

   To carry out or perform a duty, responsibility, or obligation.

   Pflicht erfüllen

   • The trustee discharged his duties faithfully.
   • She discharged her obligations under the contract.
   • The committee discharged its responsibilities effectively.

   Synonymeaccomplishcarry outcompletedoeffectexecutefulfillhonorimplementkeepmeetobserveperformsatisfy

   Antonymeabandonevadeignoreneglectshirkviolate

5. Release electrical energyB2formaltechnical

   To release or emit stored electrical energy.

   Entladen

   • The battery discharged completely overnight.
   • The capacitor discharged a powerful spark.
   • Static electricity discharged when he touched the metal handle.

   Synonymeemitgive offreleasesend out

   Antonymecharge

6. Fire a weaponB2formal

   To fire a gun or other weapon.

   Eine Waffe abfeuern

   • The soldier discharged his rifle at the target.
   • The police officer discharged her weapon in self-defense.
   • He accidentally discharged the firearm while cleaning it.

   Synonymeblastfirelet offlooseshoottrigger