release

• Substantivo que designa a ação de liberar algo, de tornar algo disponível ao público ou o estado de estar liberado ou disponibilizado.

A noun referring to the act of setting something free, making something available to the public, or the state of being freed or made available.

1. Setting freeB1formal

   The act of allowing someone or something to be free.

   Libertação

   • The prisoner's release was approved by the court.
   • The release of the hostages was a relief for everyone.
   • The animal's release back into the wild was successful.

   Sinônimosabsolutionacquittaldeliverancedischargeemancipationfreeingliberation

   Antônimosbondagecaptureconfinementcustodydetentionimprisonmentincarcerationrestraint

2. Publication or distributionB1formal

   The act of making something available to the public, such as a film, album, or software.

   Lançamento

   • The release of the new movie is scheduled for next month.
   • The band celebrated the release of their latest album.
   • The software release includes several new features.

   Sinônimosdebutdistributionissuanceissuelaunchpublication

3. Emotional reliefB2informal

   The feeling of being freed from stress, tension, or emotional burden.

   Alívio emocional

   • Crying can be a healthy emotional release.
   • Exercise provides a great release for stress.
   • Talking to a friend gave her a sense of release.

   Sinônimoscatharsiseasingliberationoutletreliefvent

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de libertar algo ou alguém, tornar algo disponível ao público ou soltar algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of setting something free, making something available to the public, or letting go of something.

1. Set freeB1formal

   To allow someone or something to leave a place or to stop being held.

   Libertar

   • The prisoner was released after serving five years.
   • They released the bird back into the wild.
   • The company released the hostages unharmed.

   Sinônimosdischargeemancipatefreelet goliberateset freeunbindunleashuntie

   Antônimosarrestcaptureconfinedetainenslaveholdimprisonincarceraterestrainshackle

2. Make public or availableB1formal

   To make something available to the public, such as a product, film, or information.

   Lançar

   • The studio will release the new movie next month.
   • The company released its annual report today.
   • They released a statement denying the allegations.

   Sinônimosannouncecirculatedisclosedistributeissuelaunchpublishput outunveil

   Antônimosconcealhideretainsuppresswithhold

3. Let go ofB1formal

   To stop holding something or to allow something to move freely.

   Soltar

   • He released his grip on the rope.
   • She released the brake and the car started moving.
   • The mechanism releases the latch when you press the button.

   Sinônimosdischargedropfreelet goliberatelooseset freeunleashuntie

   Antônimosclaspclutchgraspgripholdretain

4. Emit or dischargeB2formal

   To allow a substance, energy, or gas to escape or flow out.

   Liberar

   • The factory released toxic fumes into the air.
   • The volcano released a cloud of ash and smoke.
   • The battery releases energy slowly over time.

   Sinônimosdischargeemanateemitexcreteexudegive offgive outleaklet outsend outvent

   Antônimosabsorbcontainholdretain