launch

• Substantivo que designa o ato de lançar ou colocar algo em movimento, como um foguete, um navio, um produto ou um evento; também se refere à apresentação ou estreia de algo novo.

A noun referring to the act of starting or setting something in motion, such as a rocket, a ship, a product, or an event.

1. Start of a new product or serviceB1formal

   The introduction or debut of a new product, service, or initiative to the public.

   Lançamento

   • The company announced the launch of its new smartphone.
   • The product launch was a huge success.
   • They are planning a launch event for the new software.

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2. Spacecraft or missile launchB1formal

   The act of sending a rocket, spacecraft, or missile into the air or space.

   Lançamento

   • The rocket launch was delayed due to bad weather.
   • They watched the launch of the space shuttle on television.
   • The missile launch was detected by radar.

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3. Boat launchB2formal

   The act of putting a boat or ship into the water for the first time.

   Lançamento ao mar

   • The launch of the new yacht was a grand ceremony.
   • They celebrated the launch of the fishing boat.
   • The ship's launch was attended by many dignitaries.

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• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de colocar algo em movimento, iniciar um novo empreendimento ou lançar um foguete ou navio ao ar ou à água.

A verb used to indicate the act of setting something in motion, starting a new venture, or sending a rocket or ship into the air or water.

1. Send into the air or spaceB1formal

   To send a rocket, missile, or spacecraft into the air or space.

   Lançar

   • NASA launched a new satellite into orbit yesterday.
   • The company plans to launch a rocket to the moon.
   • They launched the missile from a remote base.

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2. Start or introduceB1formal

   To begin or introduce something new, such as a product, service, or campaign.

   Lançar

   • The company will launch its new smartphone next month.
   • They launched a marketing campaign to attract more customers.
   • The government launched a new initiative to reduce pollution.

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3. Start a career or ventureB2formal

   To begin a career, business, or project.

   Iniciar

   • She launched her own fashion label after years of training.
   • He launched a successful startup in the tech industry.
   • They launched a new project to improve local infrastructure.

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