discharged

• Describe algo o alguien que ha sido liberado, dado de alta o enviado; se usa frecuentemente en contextos médicos, legales o militares.

Describes something that has been released, let go, or sent away; often used in medical, legal, or military contexts.

1. Released from hospitalB1formal

   Having been officially allowed to leave a hospital or medical facility after treatment.

   dado de alta (del hospital)

   • The patient was discharged from the hospital yesterday.
   • She is fully recovered and was discharged this morning.
   • After the surgery, he was discharged within two days.

   Sinónimoscleareddismissed

2. Dismissed from employmentB1formal

   Having been officially dismissed or released from a job or position.

   despedido del empleo

   • He was discharged from the company due to budget cuts.
   • The employee was discharged for violating company policy.
   • She was discharged from her position after the investigation.

   Sinónimosdismissedfiredlaid-offlet goremovedterminated

   Antónimosemployedhiredretained

3. Released from military serviceB1formal

   Having been officially released from military duty or service.

   licenciado (del servicio militar)

   • The soldier was honorably discharged after five years of service.
   • He was discharged from the army due to a medical condition.
   • Veterans who are discharged receive certain benefits.

   Sinónimosseparated

4. Emitted or releasedB2formal

   Having been released or emitted, such as a substance or energy.

   emitido o liberado

   • The factory discharged waste into the river.
   • The battery discharged its stored energy quickly.
   • The volcano discharged a cloud of ash into the atmosphere.

   Sinónimoslet outvented

   Antónimosabsorbedconfinedcontainedretained

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de liberar, descargar o despedir a alguien o algo, así como para cumplir con un deber u obligación.

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.

   Secretar un líquido corporal

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

   Sinónimosemitexcreteexpelleakoozereleasesecretevoid

   Antónimosabsorbholdretain

2. Dismiss from job or serviceB1formal

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

   Dar de baja, licenciar

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscashierdismissexpelfirelet goreleasesackterminate

   Antónimosemployenlisthirerecruitretain

3. Release from hospitalB1formal

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

   Dar de alta

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdismisslet outrelease

   Antónimosadmit

4. Fulfill a duty or obligationB2formallegal

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

   Cumplir con un deber u obligación

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

   Sinónimosaccomplishcarry outcompletedoeffectexecutefulfillhonorimplementkeepmeetobserveperformsatisfy

   Antónimosabandonevadeignoreneglectshirkviolate

5. Release electrical energyB2formaltechnical

   To release or emit stored electrical energy.

   Descargar (energía eléctrica)

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

   Sinónimosemitgive offreleasesend out

   Antónimoscharge

6. Fire a weaponB2formal

   To fire a gun or other weapon.

   Disparar un arma

   • 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.

   Sinónimosblastfirelet offlooseshoottrigger