freigesetzt
Translation
released, discharged, set free, laid off
Examples
Bei der Reaktion wird Energie freigesetzt.
Energy is released during the reaction.
Viele Arbeiter wurden nach der Krise freigesetzt.
Many workers were laid off after the crisis.
Die Geiseln wurden endlich freigesetzt.
The hostages were finally set free.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb. is)) released/laid off sth./sb. is released/laid off Energy is released.
Similar Words
Synonyms: discharged, liberated, emitted; Antonyms: hired, confined, absorbed
Etymology
From 'frei' (free) + 'gesetzt' (set, placed). Meaning 'set free', it's used for the release of energy, people from jobs, or animals from captivity.
Memory Tips
Think of 'setting' an employee 'free' from their position (laid off) or 'setting' energy 'free' from a substance (released).