release
Translation
to release, to let go, to publish, a release
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to set sb./sth. free or make it available They will release the prisoner soon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: free, liberate, publish; Antonyms: hold, capture, suppress
Etymology
From Old French 'relaissier' (to relinquish, let go), from 're-' (back) + 'laissier' (to leave).
Memory Tips
Think of 're-leasing' something, as in letting it go from a lease or hold, setting it free.