verb

release

to release, to let go, to publish, a release

They will release the prisoner soon.

They will release the prisoner soon.

The band will release a new album.

The band will release a new album.

His release from prison was a surprise.

His release from prison was a surprise.

((sb./sth.)) to set sb./sth. free or make it available They will release the prisoner soon.

Synonyms: free, liberate, publish; Antonyms: hold, capture, suppress

From Old French 'relaissier' (to relinquish, let go), from 're-' (back) + 'laissier' (to leave).

Think of 're-leasing' something, as in letting it go from a lease or hold, setting it free.

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