launch
Translation
to launch, to start, to introduce
Examples
They will launch a rocket into space.
They will launch a rocket into space.
The company will launch a new product.
The company will launch a new product.
He launched into a long speech.
He launched into a long speech.
They launched the new ship yesterday.
They launched the new ship yesterday.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to send (sth.) into the air or space They will launch a rocket into space.
((sth.)) to start or introduce (sth.) new The company will launch a new product.
((into sth.)) to begin (sth.) energetically He launched into a long speech.
Similar Words
Synonyms: start, begin, initiate, release
Etymology
From Old French 'lancer', meaning 'to throw a lance'.
Memory Tips
Imagine launching a paper airplane - throwing it to start its flight.