entlassen
Translation
to dismiss, to fire, to release, to discharge
Examples
Die Firma hat zehn Mitarbeiter entlassen.
The company has fired ten employees.
Der Patient wurde aus dem Krankenhaus entlassen.
The patient was discharged from the hospital.
Der Gefangene wird morgen entlassen.
The prisoner will be released tomorrow.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) entlassen to dismiss/fire sb. The company had to fire him.
((sb.)) ((aus+3)) entlassen to discharge/release sb. from sth. The patient was discharged from the hospital.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kündigen (to terminate), freisetzen (to release); Antonyms: einstellen (to hire), anstellen (to employ)
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'ent-' (away) and the verb 'lassen' (to let, allow). The core idea is 'to let go from' a place or position.
Memory Tips
Think of 'letting someone go'. 'ent-' means 'away' and 'lassen' means 'to let'. This applies to being let go from a job, a hospital, or prison.