die Freigabe
Translation
release, approval, clearance, authorization
Examples
Wir warten auf die Freigabe des Budgets.
We are waiting for the budget approval.
Die Freigabe der Software ist für morgen geplant.
The software release is planned for tomorrow.
Grammar Patterns
Freigabe ((sth.gen)) release/approval of sth. The release of the new album is scheduled.
Freigabe ((for sth.)) approval for sth. We need the approval for the new project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Genehmigung (approval), Erlaubnis (permission), Veröffentlichung (publication); Antonyms: Sperre (block), Verbot (ban)
Etymology
A compound of 'frei' (free) and 'Gabe' (giving). Literally 'a free giving' or 'to give freely'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a gate being opened ('frei') and something (information, a product) being given ('Gabe') through it.