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release (EN)
sögn, Nafnorð

sögn “release”

nafnháttur release; hann releases; þátíð released; lh. þt. released; nhm. releasing
  1. að sleppa
    She released the balloon, and it floated up into the sky.
  2. að gefa út
    The band released their latest album on streaming platforms last Friday.
  3. að leysa úr haldi
    The judge ordered the prisoner to be released immediately.
  4. að láta flæða út
    The factory released harmful gases into the air, causing pollution.
  5. að hætta í símtali
    After our conversation ended, I released the call and put my phone away.
  6. að losa efni (í umhverfið)
    When the adrenaline gland is stimulated, it releases adrenaline into the bloodstream.

Nafnorð “release”

eintala release, fleirtala releases eða óteljanlegt
  1. losun (úr haldi eða fangelsi)
    After years of rehabilitation, the wildlife center celebrated the release of the eagle back into the wild.
  2. útgáfa (af hugbúnaði)
    The company announced the release of their new app version, promising improved performance and new features.
  3. ný útgáfa (af vöru)
    The bookstore had a special section for all the new releases this month.
  4. losunarhnappur (á myndavél)
    Pressing the release on her camera, she captured the perfect sunset.
  5. afsal (í lögfræði)
    After months of negotiation, the creditor granted a release of the debt, allowing the small business to continue operating.
  6. losun (efnis í lífefnafræði)
    During photosynthesis, plants absorb carbon dioxide and water, resulting in the release of oxygen into the air.
  7. lokun (í hljóðfræði)
    In the music class, the teacher explained how the release of a note on the piano affects the overall sound of the piece.
  8. öryggisrofi (í rafmagnstækjum)
    When the field circuit broke, the release on the rheostat immediately stopped the motor to prevent damage.
  9. öryggisbúnaður (sem stöðvar rafmótor við ofhleðslu)
    When the motor overheated, its release mechanism automatically shut it down to prevent damage.