release (EN)

verb, noun

verb “release”

1. to stop holding or containing something
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   She released the balloon, and it floated up into the sky.
2. to make something available for the public to access or buy
   The band released their latest album on streaming platforms last Friday.
3. to set someone or something free from prison or captivity
   The judge ordered the prisoner to be released immediately.
4. to allow a substance to flow out
   The factory released harmful gases into the air, causing pollution.
5. to end (a phone call)
   After our conversation ended, I released the call and put my phone away.
6. in biochemistry, to emit a chemical substance into the surroundings
   When the adrenaline gland is stimulated, it releases adrenaline into the bloodstream.

noun “release”

1. the act of freeing someone or something from confinement or prison
   After years of rehabilitation, the wildlife center celebrated the release of the eagle back into the wild.
2. in software, making a new or updated version of a program available
   The company announced the release of their new app version, promising improved performance and new features.
3. a new item or product that has been made available
   The bookstore had a special section for all the new releases this month.
4. the part of a camera used to take a photo
   Pressing the release on her camera, she captured the perfect sunset.
5. in law, the act of formally giving up a legal claim
   After months of negotiation, the creditor granted a release of the debt, allowing the small business to continue operating.
6. in biochemistry, the process of emitting a chemical substance
   During photosynthesis, plants absorb carbon dioxide and water, resulting in the release of oxygen into the air.
7. in phonetics and sound synthesis, how a sound stops
   In the music class, the teacher explained how the release of a note on the piano affects the overall sound of the piece.
8. a safety feature in electrical devices that stops the motor if the circuit breaks
   When the field circuit broke, the release on the rheostat immediately stopped the motor to prevent damage.
9. a safety device that stops an electric motor during an overload by breaking the circuit
   When the motor overheated, its release mechanism automatically shut it down to prevent damage.